research An Australian family with macular dystrophy linked to autosomal recessive alopecia universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
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research 877 Small T antigen from a folliculotropic polyomavirus activates canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling in vivo
A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research A novel mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler’s syndrome
Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research The Tabby (Ta), Tabby-c (Tac), and Tabby-J (TaJ) Mutations, Chromosome X
Tabby mutations in mice affect hair follicle development and help study genetic mapping and certain medical conditions.
research Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research 1433 Epithelially derived, mitochondrial MPZL3 negatively regulates murine and human hair follicle cycling
A protein called MPZL3 in mitochondria slows down hair growth and could be a target for treating hair growth disorders.
research Widespread erythematous scaly eruption in an infant with phenylketonuria
Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
research Trichotillomania Masked by Diffuse Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
research A novel PLEC nonsense homozygous mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) causes epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy and diffuse alopecia: a case report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research Mutant laboratory mice with abnormalities in hair follicle morphogenesis, cycling, and/or structure: An update
The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
research 1381 Investigating the role of Mef2c in hair follicle cycling
MEF2C is crucial for normal hair cycle progression.
research Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea
Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
research Untreated Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting with Severe Androgenic Alopecia
Untreated Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia can cause severe hair loss due to high androgen levels.
research Susceptibility variants for male-pattern baldness on chromosome 20p11
research THE EXPRESSION AND INTERACTION OF HEREDITARY FACTORS PRODUCING HYPOTRICHOSIS IN THE MOUSE: HISTOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
Hereditary factors cause hair loss in mice by affecting skin and hair follicle structure.
research Disorders of Keratinization
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Tufted Hair Folliculitis
KFSD can be linked to acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
research Ultra‐structural hair alterations in F riedreich's ataxia: A scanning electron microscopic investigation
Friedreich's ataxia causes thin, weak hair with surface damage and cavities.
research Twins with psychiatric features and a nonsense HRAS variant affecting transcript processing
A new HRAS gene variant may cause a range of symptoms including intellectual disability and psychiatric issues.
research Hair loss in infancy and childhood
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
research Krtap16, Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13
Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
research Surgery of Kerion, a Nightmare for Nondermatologists
Misdiagnosing kerion as a bacterial infection can lead to unnecessary surgery and permanent hair loss.
research METABOLIC DISOEDEKS AND HAIE GEOWTH
Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
research Generalized hair follicle hamartoma associated with alopecia and myasthenia gravis: report of a second case*
A possible link exists between hair follicle abnormalities, hair loss, and muscle weakness.
research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
research Two Incidental Sibling Diagnoses of Netherton Syndrome in Separate Visits: A Case Report
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.