October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
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July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” Higher antigliadin antibodies are linked to more severe alopecia areata, suggesting screening for celiac disease in these patients.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
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January 1989 in “Leprosy Review” A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
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October 1995 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Structure and Expression” hHb1, hHb3, and hHb6 mRNAs start expressing at the same time in hair follicles.
January 2017 in “Dermatology Review” Skin issues from chronic graft-versus-host disease greatly affect daily life, needing teamwork between blood and skin doctors.
January 2008 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” Alopecia areata may be caused by antibodies targeting specific hair follicle proteins, hindering hair growth.
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
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March 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” Mice with alopecia areata had wider lymphatic vessels in their skin.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Alopecia areata severity and symptoms vary by race and ethnicity.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Both induced and spontaneous AA lymphocytes can cause alopecia areata in mice.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study developed a mouse model for Alopecia Areata that responds to treatment, useful for future research.
June 2004 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie”
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
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September 2021 in “F1000Research” The ABCG2 gene variant increases the risk of high uric acid and cholesterol, especially in overweight or obese young Mexican males.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately affects the quality of life, especially in younger patients and those with long-term hair loss, impacting both their physical and emotional well-being.
γδTregs may help treat autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth and reducing immune attacks.
July 2016 in “International journal of biomedical research” Family history and elevated DHEA-S levels are linked to more severe hair loss.
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
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November 1999 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific type of immune cell plays a key role in causing alopecia areata and could be a target for treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair pattern in androgenetic alopecia overlaps with scalp and bone demarcations, with distinct gene profiles affecting susceptibility.
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules” Certain immune-related proteins are higher in people with alopecia and their healthy relatives, hinting at a genetic link.