research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Gsdma3 is required for hair follicle differentiation in mice
The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
research Abnormalities in the hair morphology of patients with some but not all types of mucopolysaccharidoses
Certain types of mucopolysaccharidoses cause significant hair abnormalities.
research The HOXC13-controlled expression of early hair keratin genes in the human hair follicle does not involve TALE proteins MEIS and PREP as cofactors
research Keratins: the hair shaft's backbone revealed
Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
research Pharmacology of Natural Volatiles and Essential Oils in Food, Therapy, and Disease Prophylaxis
Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Studying Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte- Associated Antigen-4 (CTLA-4) gene Polymorphism in a Sample of Iraqi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The CTLA-4 gene change studied does not affect Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in the women tested.
research Meeting Report: 68th Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin “Decoding Complex Skin Diseases: Integrating Genetics, Genomics, and Disease Biology”
The symposium highlighted the importance of genetics in understanding and treating complex skin diseases.
research Hairline Design in West Asians
Hairline design is crucial for lasting, natural-looking hair restoration in West Asians.
research Identification of human hair follicle antigens targeted in the presumptive autoimmune hair follicle disorder alopecia areata and their potential functional relevance in vitro : methods development for isolation and identification of alopecia areata-relevant human hair follicle antigens using a proteomics approach and their functional assessment using an ex vivo hair follicle organ culture model
Alopecia areata may be caused by antibodies targeting specific hair follicle proteins, hindering hair growth.
research In this Issue
New findings on hair keratin, wound healing, and skin blistering were presented.
research Assistants' CornerAssistants' Program for the 7th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration SurgeryStaffing: Continued responses to the article, “Staffing the Way I Like It,” Carlos Puig, DO (Forum, Vol. 9, No. 4, July/August 1999)Hydrogen Peroxide Revisited
research Severe Variant of X‐linked Dyskeratosis Congenita (Hoyeraal‐Hreidarsson Syndrome) Causes Significant Enterocolitis in Early Infancy
Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome in infants causes severe gastrointestinal issues.
research Evaluation of Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy shows promise but needs more research for improvement.
research Long COVID: Clinical characteristics, proposed pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets
Long COVID is complex, affects many survivors, and needs more research for effective treatments.
research Mutations in SNRPE, which Encodes a Core Protein of the Spliceosome, Cause Autosomal-Dominant Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the SNRPE gene cause hereditary hair loss.
research Human Follicular Papilla Cells Carry Out Nonadipose Tissue Production of Leptin
Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
research The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity
Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
research A Review of the Evidence for and against a Role for Mast Cells in Cutaneous Scarring and Fibrosis
Mast cells likely promote skin scarring and fibrosis, but their exact role is still unclear.
research Colchicine in Managing Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review
Colchicine might help treat different skin diseases, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safe dosage.
research Thymic Mesenchymal Cells Have a Distinct Transcriptomic Profile
Thymic mesenchymal cells have unique gene expression that supports their specific functions in the thymus.
research Effects and mechanism of platelet-rich plasma on military drill injury: a review
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat military drill injuries by reducing pain and improving function.
research Novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying generalized glucocorticoid resistance and hypersensitivity syndromes
Genetic defects in the glucocorticoid receptor gene can cause conditions with abnormal sensitivity to stress hormones, and other factors may also affect this sensitivity.
research Immunohistochemical Analysis of the Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin and Hypoxia Signalling Pathways in Basal Cell Carcinoma and Trichoepithelioma
The study found that analyzing certain cell signaling pathways is not a reliable method to tell apart two types of skin tumors.
research Exploring the Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cell–Derived Exosomes for the Treatment of Alopecia
Exosomes from stem cells might help treat hair loss.
research Chemopr�vention des Prostatakarzinoms
There is no strong evidence that chemopreventive agents effectively prevent prostate cancer.
research Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss, Nutritional Deficiencies, Postoperative Complications and Adherence to Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations: A retrospective cohort study from Bahrain
Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
research Training requirements and recommendation for the specialty of dermatology and venereology European Standards of Postgraduate Medical Specialist Training
The document emphasizes standardized, comprehensive training for dermatology and venereology specialists across Europe.
research Hyaluronic acid-FGF2-derived peptide bioconjugates for suppression of FGFR2 and AR simultaneously as an acne antagonist
The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.