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840-870 / 1000+ results research 845 Dermal lymphatic vessels promote hair follicle growth via the BMP inhibitor Sostdc1
Dermal lymphatic vessels help hair growth by affecting hair cycle phases.
research The twisting tale of woolly hair: a trait with many causes
New genes linked to woolly hair have been found, which could help treat it and change hair texture.
research PSEUDOPELADE: AN INHERITED ALOPECIA
Pseudopelade is a rare inherited hair loss condition with a genetic cause.
research The hairless (hr) gene is involved in the congential hypotrichosis of Valle del Belice sheep
The hr gene is linked to hair loss in Valle del Belice sheep.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21.
research BG01 Confirming small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E as a cause of nonsyndromic hypotrichosis
The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
research Targeted expression of SV40 T antigen in the hair follicle of transgenic mice produces an aberrant hair phenotype
SV40 T antigen in hair follicles causes abnormal hair and health issues in mice.
research Splitting Hairs
β-catenin affects hair growth and can lead to tumors, needing more research for better understanding.
research CPC14 Blaschko-linear trichoepitheliomas: unveiling type 1 segmental mosaicism
A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
research Clinical Snippets
Some cells may slow melanoma growth, a protein could affect skin pigmentation, a gene-silencing method might treat hair defects, skin bacteria changes likely result from eczema, and a defensin protein could help treat multiple sclerosis.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21, near the hairless gene.
research GWAS for male-pattern baldness identifies 71 susceptibility loci explaining 38% of the risk
Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
research Pathogenic CD8+ T cells target K71+ Henle’s layer by forming cytolytic immune synapses in Alopecia Areata
research Lipedematous Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Trichoscopic Findings of a Single Case and Review of the Literature
A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.
research Rare Case of Alopecia: Alopecia Neoplastica
A rare case of hair loss was linked to breast cancer spreading to the scalp, but treatment was effective.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Primary cicatricial alopecias are characterized by dysregulation of shared gene expression pathways
Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
research 321 Deletion of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl 4-hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-lineage mesenchymal cells leads to congenital truncal alopecia
Removing HIF-P4H-2 from certain skin cells in mice causes hair loss on the body but not the head.
research Supplementary Figures, Tables and Legends from Mobilizing Transit-Amplifying Cell-Derived Ectopic Progenitors Prevents Hair Loss from Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
research 555 Dermal single-cell atlas: a novel tool to explore fibroblast heterogeneity
A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.
research Congenital Atrichia: A Case Report
Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
research A Case of Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in Congenital Triangular Alopecia
A woman with a rare hair loss condition developed skin cancer in the bald area.
research Aberrant connective tissue sheath contraction drives premature hair follicle regression by inducing progenitor cell depletion in androgenetic alopecia
Abnormal contraction of connective tissue in hair follicles causes hair loss by killing off important cells, and treating this could improve hair growth.
research 058 The pattern of Fas and Fas ligand expression in alopecia areata
The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
research N02. Hair and Nails
Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
research Claves diagnósticas en displasias pilosas II
Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
research Causal Relationship Between Blood Metabolomics and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study
Certain blood metabolites are linked to female pattern hair loss, with some increasing risk and others offering protection.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Alopecia Areata in Taiwan: The Conflict Between Individuals and Hair Follicles
Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
research BJD Snippet
Researchers found certain genes are overactive and others are underactive in men with early balding, which could help create new treatments.