research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Clinical and Molecular Diagnostic Criteria of Congenital Atrichia with Papular Lesions11This paper originally appeared in issue 117:1662–1665, 2001. Following publication the authors indicated that important corrections at page proof were not taken in. To ensure that the paper is published as intended, the editors have decided to reproduce the contents in full.
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
research Beauty is skin deep: the fascinating biology of the epidermis and its appendages.
The biology of skin and hair is complex and not fully understood.
research Quantification of the Vitamin D Receptor−Coregulator Interaction
Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
research Exploiting the Keratin 17 Gene Promoter To Visualize Live Cells in Epithelial Appendages of Mice
A specific gene segment can make mouse skin cells glow, helping study hair growth and gene effects.
research Thehairless gene of the mouse: Relationship of phenotypic effects with expression profile and genotype
Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
research Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage
Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
research THE EXPRESSION AND INTERACTION OF HEREDITARY FACTORS PRODUCING HYPOTRICHOSIS IN THE MOUSE: HISTOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
Hereditary factors cause hair loss in mice by affecting skin and hair follicle structure.
research A unique insertion/duplication in the VDR gene that truncates the VDR causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets without alopecia
A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
research The development of several organs and appendages is impaired in mice lacking Sp6
Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
research Surgical Anatomy of the Scalp
Understanding scalp anatomy is crucial for successful and safe scalp surgery.
research Unveiling the Roots of Monogenic Genodermatoses: Genotrichoses as a Paradigm
New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
research Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals
Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
research A novel mutation in Hr causes abnormal hair follicle morphogenesis in hairpoor mouse, an animal model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Sheep vibrissa dermal papillae induce hair follicle formation in heterotypic skin equivalents
Sheep dermal papillae can help form hair follicles in skin models.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from mutations in the rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) hairless gene
Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
research Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness. A Review
The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
research Molecular basis of congenital atrichia in humans and mice.
Understanding genes and mutations can lead to new treatments for hair loss disorders.
research iRhom2 Mutation Leads to Aberrant Hair Follicle Differentiation in Mice
A mutation in the iRhom2 gene causes hairless mice due to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus - clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases
Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Hair Restoration Surgery in Patients with Hypotrichosis of the Pubis
Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.
research A mutation in MAP2 is associated with prenatal hair follicle density
A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
research A RARE FORM OF SUPPURATING AND CICATRIZING DISEASE OF THE SCALP
A rare scalp disease causes hair loss, pus-filled nodules, and scarring.
research Androgenic alopecia: A counterproductive outcome of the anabolic effect of androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
research Pathophysiology of the Burn Scar
Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
research Molecular evolution of HR, a gene that regulates the postnatal cycle of the hair follicle
Changes in the HR gene have influenced hair growth and may lead to hair loss conditions in humans.
research Atrichia with papular lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
research Lectinhistochemistry of Dorsal Skin of Wistar-derived Hypotrichotic WBN/Ila-Ht Rats.
The skin of both rat strains showed similar lectin binding patterns.