research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
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30 / 189 results 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 Skin transcriptome profiling of Changthangi goats highlights the relevance of genes involved in Pashmina production
Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
research Arachidonate 12-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Promote S100A3 Citrullination in Cultured SW480 Cells and Isolated Hair Follicles
Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
research Two siblings with uncombable hair syndrome: A new pathogenic variant
Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
research Deimination in epidermal barrier and hair formation
Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
research Pili trianguli et canaliculi as a phenotypic subtype in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A scanning electron microscopy study
Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
research Ugreelig hår
A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
research Unravelling the threads of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a subtype of lichen planopilaris in African descent?
CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
research This month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.
research Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
research 284 Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
research Support for dermatological research in Sub‐Saharan Africa: insights from African hair and skin research programs
The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
research Uncombable hair syndrome and beyond
Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
research Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research 481 Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
research Mapping of cis-acting expression quantitative trait loci in human scalp hair follicles
Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research Reciprocal role of vitamin D receptor on β-catenin regulated keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation
Vitamin D receptor helps control skin cell growth and hair development.
research Deimination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Physiology and Diseases
PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
research Uncombable hair syndrome due to maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 1
A person got uncombable hair syndrome from two copies of chromosome 1 from their mother.
research Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Fetal Skin Reveals Key Genes Related to Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Cashmere Goats
Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
research Construction of regulatory network for alopecia areata progression and identification of immune monitoring genes based on multiple machine-learning algorithms
Researchers found four genes that could help diagnose severe alopecia areata early.
research Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes
Certain genes are linked to skin aging, like wrinkles and pigmentation changes.
research Computational derivation of a molecular framework for hair follicle biology from disease genes
The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.
research Peripheral blood gene expression in alopecia areata reveals molecular pathways distinguishing heritability, disease and severity
Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
research Generalized calcinosis cutis associated with probable leptospirosis in a dog
A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
research Bioinformatics analysis of genes associated with the patchy-type alopecia areata: CD2 may be a new therapeutic target
CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.