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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
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January 2021 in “G3 Genes Genomes Genetics” A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
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September 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” IL-18 levels are higher in hidradenitis suppurativa patients and may indicate disease severity.
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” LHTric-1 is a specific antibody useful for studying hair and nail formation.
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September 2002 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Triple H syndrome exists and can vary in symptoms.
A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.