research Vitamin D dependent rickets type 2: a case-based review of patient with alopecia and rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research 092 Novel biallelic RIPK4 mutations cause ectodermal dysplasia with cutaneous syndactyly
New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
research Medical Technologies: Pharmaceutical Cosmetology, Cosmeceuticals – Opportunities and Limitations
Cosmeceuticals effectively treat skin issues but need better regulation and safety measures.
research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome: History, causes, phenotype and research advances
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
research Aging of hair
Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
research Third International Research Workshop on Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is complex, with genetic and immune factors, and animal models are key for future treatment research.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the “Hairless” Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research Androgenic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss due to genetics and hormones, manageable with early treatment.
research Assessment of androgenic hormones and other risk factors in Egyptian males with early onset androgenetic alopecia: a case control study
Early-onset hair loss in Egyptian males is linked to genetics, hormones, and lifestyle factors like smoking and diet.
research The rare association of congenital glaucoma, giant melanocytic nevus, alopecia, and hypospadias in an Egyptian child with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report
Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a genetic disorder affecting women's reproductive health, with treatments focused on symptoms like insulin resistance and fertility.
research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Regulatory pathways implicated in male androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis
Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
research Hereditary vitamin D rickets: a case series in a family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Identification of a novel heterozygous mutation in the first Japanese case of Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
research Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy syndrome (APECED) due to AIRET16M mutation in a consanguineous Greek girl
An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
research The evaluation of IL-4 VNTR intron 3 and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with alopecia areata: a case–control study
These gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata in Egyptians.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
research RISK FACTORS, PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF HUTCHISON GILFORD SYNDROME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CASE REPORTS
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation, characterized by aging symptoms and managed by monitoring heart health and using low-dose aspirin.
research Aging, alopecia, and stem cells
The document concludes that both internal stem cell factors and external influences like the environment and hormones affect hair loss and aging, with potential treatments focusing on these areas.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research Female Androgenetic (?) Alopecia
Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss and has unclear genetic causes.
research Successful use of topical minoxidil in the treatment of hypotrichosis associated with desmoplakin mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
research Pathomechanisms of immune-mediated alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Many Paths to Alopecia via Compromised Regeneration of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Different problems with hair stem cell renewal can lead to hair loss.
research When Recurrent Strokes, Back Pain, and Alopecia Constitute a Hereditary Cause of Small-Vessel Disease, CARASIL in an Arabic Woman
CARASIL, a rare genetic disorder, was confirmed in an Arabic woman, highlighting its rarity and need for stroke prevention.
research Updates in Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
New treatments for hair loss include low-dose oral minoxidil, light therapy, and innovative therapies targeting hair growth mechanisms.