research Analysis of 72,469 UK Biobank exomes links rare variants to male-pattern hair loss
Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
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research Trichoscopic evaluation of non-marginal traction alopecia: A case series
Long hair can cause hair loss in the middle of the scalp, and cutting it shorter helps.
research Clinical, trichoscopic, and histological characteristics of 46 hispanic men with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: a retrospective multicenter analysis
Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
research Nevus Lipomatosus Superficialis With Dilated Hair Follicles
Accurate diagnosis of NLS with dilated hair follicles is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions.
research Histological and Trichographic Differences Between Coat Types in Non‐Alopecic Pomeranians and With Alopecia X
Coat-type differences in Pomeranians affect Alopecia X diagnosis and treatment.
research Deciphering the cellular landscape and genetic underpinnings of fiber diameter determined by dermal papilla cells in fine-wool sheep
Dermal papilla cells are key to fine wool growth in sheep.
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Female Adolescent Hair Disorders
Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
research Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back
Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
research Multiple follicular abnormalities in a 1‐year old cat consistent with basaloid follicular hamartomas
A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
research GWASs Identify Genetic Loci Associated with Human Scalp Hair Whorl Direction
Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
research Alopecia areata: recognition, diagnosis and management
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles.
research Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and non-random X chromosome inactivation in the genesis of androgenic alopecia in women of childbearing potential
Certain gene variations and irregular X chromosome activity may contribute to hair loss in women who can have children.
research Circumscribed alopecia areata incognita
A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
research Hair Loss Caused by Gain-of-Function Mutant TRPV3 Is Associated with Premature Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes
A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
research Uncombable hair syndrome: Observations on response to biotin and occurrence in siblings with ectodermal dysplasia
Biotin improved hair growth and combability in one child with uncombable hair syndrome.
research Tricorrexis nodosa localizada
Avoiding damage and using specific shampoo and supplements improved the hair condition.
research Low-sulfur hair syndrome associated with UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure
Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
research Alopecia in pediatric population- A clinico-epidemiological study
The study concludes that hair loss in children has specific patterns and causes.
research Novel compound heterozygous mutations in thedesmoplakingene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
research Hodgkin′s lymphoma presenting as alopecia
Hodgkin's lymphoma can show up as hair loss.
research Mutation analysis of type II hair keratin gene in a pedigree with monilethrix
A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
research A novel PLEC nonsense homozygous mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) causes epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy and diffuse alopecia: a case report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research Lichen planopilaris caused by wig attachment: A Case of Koebner phenomenon in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Wearing a wig caused a skin condition to develop in a woman with hair loss.
research Epigenetic mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs causes the primitive sheep characteristics found in purebred Merino sheep
A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
research Temporal triangular alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
research The nude gene and the skin
The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
research Hair and Nail Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
research Optic Neuropathy in a Child with Alopecia
A 4-year-old boy's vision and hair loss were likely caused by inflammation.
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.