research Hair: more than just an appendage
A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Triangular temporal alopecia: a rare case in adulthood
Triangular temporal alopecia can occur in adults and should be correctly identified to prevent misdiagnosis.
research Di-Genic Inheritance in Genodermatoses: Insights from Two Consanguineous Cases in a Reference Lebanese Center within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
research De novo mutation in the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene (A3243G) with rapid segregation resulting in MELAS in the offspring
A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
research Gomez?Lopez?Hernandez syndrome: another consideration in focal congenital alopecia
Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
research Double-Lined Frontoparietal Scleroderma en coup de sabre
The condition might be caused by genetic changes after birth.
research A new locus for hereditary hypotrichosis simplex maps to chromosome 13q12.12∼12.3 in a Chinese family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research A gene for monilethrix is closely linked to the type II keratin gene cluster at 12q13
Monilethrix is linked to a gene cluster on chromosome 12.
research Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
research Bidirectional association between alopecia areata and migraine: A nationwide population-based cohort study
People with alopecia areata are more likely to get migraines, and vice versa.
research Detection of Type IIHair Keratin Gene in a Family with Monilethrix
A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
research Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with elevated alanine aminotransferase in patients receiving asunaprevir plus daclatasvir combination therapy for chronic hepatitis C
Certain genetic variations are linked to higher liver enzyme levels in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with specific drugs.
research An unusual case of quadruple polyorchidism in a human cadaver mimicking bilateral lipoma
A man had four testicles, two of which were outside the scrotum and looked like fatty lumps.
research Keratoma Hereditaria Mutilans (Vohwinkel's Disease) with Congenital Alopecia Universalis (Atrichia Congenita)
Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
research Focal Asymptomatic Hair Loss in an Adolescent: A Case Report
A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
research Patterns of misdiagnosis in adults with alopecia areata: an analysis using the NIH 's All of Us database
Women and people with skin of color are more likely to be misdiagnosed with alopecia areata.
research Novel Mutation in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome Is Associated With Divergent Neurologic Phenotypes
The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
research Comparative Study of Trichoscopic Features of Alopecia Areata between Adults and Children and between Different Body Parts (Scalp, Beard, Eyebrow, and Moustache)
Adults with alopecia areata often have empty follicular openings, while children show more honeycomb pigment patterns.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)
Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
research Localized in vivo genotypic and phenotypic correction of the albino mutation in skin by RNA-DNA oligonucleotide
research Alopezien und Hypotrichosen im Kindesalter
Genetic testing can identify causes of rare hair loss disorders in children, but no treatments exist.
research Alopecia Areata in a Patient Undergoing Treatment for Secondary Syphilis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Trichoscopy helps correctly diagnose alopecia areata, not syphilitic alopecia, in patients with recent syphilis.
research A case report and brief literature review of Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome
The newborn with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome was healthy but needed regular check-ups for possible complications.
research Linkage of Monilethrix to the Trichocyte and Epithelial Keratin Gene Cluster on 12q11-q13
research Case Report: Paired vertex-occipital assessment reveals donor-area involvement in diffuse unpatterned alopecia
Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
research Discrimination of Dysplastic Nevi from Common Melanocytic Nevi by Cellular and Molecular Criteria
Dysplastic nevi have unique gene expressions, making them distinct from common melanocytic nevi.
research Association between genetically predicted leukocyte telomere length and non-scarring alopecia: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Shorter telomeres in white blood cells may increase the risk of a common type of hair loss.
research Susceptibility variants for male-pattern baldness on chromosome 20p11
research A Hairy Paradox: Congenital Triangular Alopecia with a Central Hair Tuft
Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
research Human FOXN1-Deficiency Is Associated with αβ Double-Negative and FoxP3+ T-Cell Expansions That Are Distinctly Modulated upon Thymic Transplantation
Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.