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.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair follicle aging is driven by transepidermal elimination of stem cells via COL17A1 proteolysis
Hair loss is caused by the breakdown of a protein called COL17A1 in hair follicle stem cells.
research Moniletrix of the scalp from almost normal aspect to total alopecia: variable intrafamilial expressiveness
Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
research RETRACTED: Thyroid Dysfunction and Alopecia Areata: A Genetic Prediction Causality Analysis Study
The study initially suggested a genetic link between thyroid issues and hair loss.
research Alopecia areata susceptibility variant identified by MHC risk haplotype sequencing reproduces symptomatic patched hair loss in mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization
ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
research Zinc transporter ZIP13 G289R variant from Spondylocheirodysplastic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (SCD-EDS) is associated with abnormal hair quality
The ZIP13 variant is linked to abnormal hair quality.
research Single-Cell RNA Profiling of Human Skin Reveals Age-Related Loss of Dermal Sheath Cells and Their Contribution to a Juvenile Phenotype
Aging reduces dermal sheath cells, affecting youthful skin appearance.
research Reply
The Thr1022Ala variant in the hairless gene is not a disease-causing mutation.
research 944 Non-coding double stranded RNA induces retinoic acid synthesis and retinoid signaling to control regeneration
Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
research Cost-effectiveness analysis of laboratory monitoring in newly diagnosed telogen effluvium patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research Independent DSG4 frameshift variants in cats with hair shaft dystrophy
Cats with abnormal hair had DSG4 gene changes causing hair problems.
research N-terminal functional domain of Gasdermin A3 regulates mitochondrial homeostasis via mitochondrial targeting
Mutations in Gasdermin A3 cause skin inflammation and hair loss by disrupting mitochondria.
research Segmental analysis of human hair reveals intra-annual variation in 25(OH)D3 concentrations in modern and archaeological individuals
Hair analysis can show changes in vitamin D levels over time.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Generation of COL7A1-Deficient Keratinocyte Model of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Scientists created a cell model to study and find treatments for a skin disease called RDEB.
research 1300 Blood plasma levels of heart disease biomarker cardiac troponin I are significantly increased in alopecia areata affected individuals
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker in their blood.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
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 Direct quantitative digital autoradiography of testosterone metabolites in the pilosebaceous unit: an environmentally advantageous trace radioactive technology
The method accurately measures testosterone metabolites with high sensitivity and low environmental impact.
research Distinct mutations in human basic hair keratins 1 and 6 cause monilethrix: Implications for protein structure and clinical phenotype
research PSAT217 Estrogen Deficiency as a Cause of Decreased 1- alpha - hydroxylase Activity
Estrogen deficiency can reduce the enzyme activity needed to activate vitamin D.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Epidermal cell proliferation and modulation of the protective potency of dexamethasone against phorbol ester-induced ornithine decarboxylase activity
Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and delays skin cell changes caused by TPA.
research DNA Methylation Mediates lncRNA2919 Regulation of Hair Follicle Regeneration
DNA methylation controls lncRNA2919, which negatively affects hair growth.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
research Acrodermatitis dysmetabolica secondary to isoleucine deficiency in infant with maple syrup urine disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research Human hair follicle transcriptome profiling: a minimally invasive tool to assess molecular adaptations upon low‐volume, high‐intensity interval training
Hair follicle analysis can track body changes from high-intensity interval training.