research Subclinical speckled perifollicular melanosis of the scalp.
The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Hair phenotype diversity across Indriidae lemurs
Lemur hair color and density vary by environment, supporting theories on primate hair evolution.
research "Curly" Wood and Tiger Tails
Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
research Follicular dysplasia and hair loss in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
White-tailed deer can get a hair loss condition that might make them more vulnerable to environmental threats.
research A case of pili torti in a young adult domestic short-haired cat
A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
research Effects of finasteride on steroid production and gene expression in male fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) and medaka (Oryzias latipes)
Finasteride reduces DHT levels and affects gene expression in fish, similar to its effects in humans.
research Prominent follicular mucinosis with diffuse scalp alopecia resembling alopecia areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research The effect of dietary change on in vitro erythrocyte haemolysis, skin lesions and alopecia in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)
A diet high in vitamin E improved blood health, skin, and fur in common marmosets.
research Nevus psiloliparus: Newly described histopathological features from transverse sections
Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
research Early Trichoscopic Changes of Minoxidil Therapy in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Prospective Cohort Study
Trichoscopy effectively shows early positive effects of minoxidil in male pattern hair loss, improving patient satisfaction.
research Trichoscopy I: Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
research Age-related changes in the hair follicle and hair shaft in women in the parietal region
As women age, hair follicles decrease in number and hair width tends to reduce.
research Value of dermoscopy for the diagnosis of monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Dermoscopy before and after treatment of cutaneous larva migrans: Through the dermoscope
Dermoscopy may not show hookworms clearly, and comparing it with tissue studies could improve diagnosis accuracy for skin conditions caused by parasites.
research Morphological Changes of Meibomian Glands in Men With Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Men with benign prostate hyperplasia have more meibomian gland loss and tear film problems.
research Nail Changes Associated With Thyroid Disease
Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.
research Keratinization of sheath and calamus cells in developing and regenerating feathers
Feathers become harder as they develop due to a change in keratin type.
research 42863 The association of milia-like calcinosis cutis, alopecia totalis and hyperthyroidism linked with the novel mutation for RBM28
Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
research Ultrastructural skin changes in Egyptian mandibuloacral dysplasia patients with p.Arg527Leu LMNA mutation and in their asymptomatic heterozygotic mothers
The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
research A new species ofAplodontopus(Acari: Astigmata: Chortoglyphidae) from the yellow-bellied marmot,Marmota flaviventris(Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Eastern Washington, USA, with observations on its pathology
Researchers found a new mite species causing severe hair loss and skin problems in yellow-bellied marmots.
research Focal Scalp Hair Heterochromia in an Infant
An infant had two different natural hair colors on the scalp with no health issues.
research Síndrome dos cabelos anágenos frouxos associada à distrofia macular: descrição de uma família
Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
research Netherton's syndrome and ichthyosis linearis circumflexa.
Netherton's syndrome may have a familial link and doesn't always include atopy.
research Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration: Clues in the Hair and Blood Vessels!
The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
research Hair shaft disorders
Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
research A Novel Mutation in theMBTPS2Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
research Horizontal and vertical sections of scalp biopsy specimens from dermatomyositis patients with scalp involvement
Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.