March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
January 2005 in “Translational and Clinical Pharmacology” HDMHG0401-10 improves hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia and has no major side effects.
November 2025 in “Figshare” SQSTM1 is linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
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February 1992 in “Molecular Biology Reports” A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
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October 1995 in “Experimental Cell Research” Human hair keratin genes hHa2 and hHb1 are located on chromosomes 17 and 12.
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May 2025 in “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture” Humic acids enhance plant growth by improving root development and photobiology.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” A 19-year-old with MRKHS developed complete hair loss, and treatment options were discussed.
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
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November 1993 in “Mammalian Genome” A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
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October 2010 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” The Gsdma3 gene is essential for normal hair development in mice.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
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April 2014 in “The Plant cell” The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
November 2025 in “Cureus” A young man had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and forehead lesions.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gasdermin A3 causes hair follicle stem cells to activate too early, leading to hair loss.
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June 2023 in “Chemical engineering journal” A new microneedle patch treats hair loss effectively with fewer side effects and less frequent use.
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May 2022 in “Advanced therapeutics” A new microneedle system effectively delivers a vasodilator to hair follicles, promoting hair growth better than current treatments.
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November 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata are more likely to get migraines, and vice versa.
The man had myotonia, which caused delayed hand grip relaxation.
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June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
January 1994 in “Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Japanese Journal of Geriatrics” Both VEPA and ML-Y1 treatments are not effective enough for elderly non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
The balance between cell renewal and differentiation controls the growth of cancerous cells in mouse skin.