research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Masquerading of trichotillomania in a family with monilethrix
It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
research Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair
Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
research ESDR382 - Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): Does linalool promote FFA development and progression by inducing epithelial hair follicle stem cell damage and MICA expression in the bulge?
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
research Laser-Assisted Exosome Delivery (LAED) with Fractional CO2 Laser: A Pilot Two-Case Report and Narrative Review
Laser-Assisted Exosome Delivery showed early skin improvement without side effects, but more research is needed.
research Ulerythema ophryogenes (keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei).
Ulerythema ophryogenes causes hair thinning and inflammation, with limited treatment options.
research Rare Case of Cutis Vertex Gyrata
A 21-year-old male has a rare scalp condition with excessive skin folds.
research Identification of factors contributing to phenotypic divergence via quantitative image analyses of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with homozygous c.736T>ALIPH mutation
Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
research Necessity of facial contouring in feminization surgery for Chinese transgender females
Facial contouring is crucial for the satisfaction and well-being of Chinese transgender females.
research Multiple, hereditary dome-shaped papules and acrochordons. Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome
The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
research Giant pigmented tumour of the scalp—a diffuse neurofibroma or a congenital naevus showing neurofibromatous changes? Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies
The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.
research Long‐hair follicular unit excision enhances the cosmetic results of hairline restoration: A retrospective study in Chinese recipients
Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
research Characteristic findings by phototrichogram in southern Chinese women with Female pattern hair loss
Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
research The sensory innervation of primate facial skin. II. Vermilion border and mucosa of lip
Monkey lips have dense sensory nerves similar to those in other skin areas, explaining their sensitivity.
research Structural Abnormalities in the Hair of a Patient with a Novel Ribosomopathy
The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
research Trichoscopy findings in loose anagen hair syndrome: rectangular granular structures and solitary yellow dots
Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
research A syndromic extreme insulin resistance caused by biallelic POC1A mutations in exon 10
Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
research Lichen planopilaris in 24 African American women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Superficial Epidermolytic Ichthyosis—Hypertrichosis as a Clue to Diagnosis
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
research Tinea favosa: psoriasiform favus in bindi area of an adult
An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
research [Nevus comedonicus. A rare skin disease of the hair follicles].
Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
research Mutation analysis of type II hair keratin gene in a pedigree with monilethrix
A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
research Monilethrix – Case report of a rare disease
Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
research Distinct presentations of scalp dissecting cellulitis manifesting with furrows and gyri
research Di-Genic Inheritance in Genodermatoses: Insights from Two Consanguineous Cases in a Reference Lebanese Center within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review of 37 Cases
Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
research Phenotypic Variability of c.436delC DCAF17 Gene Mutation in Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
research Defolliculated (Dfl): A Dominant Mouse Mutation Leading to Poor Sebaceous Gland Differentiation and Total Elimination of Pelage Follicles
The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen hormonal therapy in a male patient
A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
research Localized Hair Repigmentation in a 91-Year-Old Woman
A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.