research Genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome
The document concludes that PCOS has a strong genetic component, but more research is needed to fully understand the specific genes involved.
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research Association between genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
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 SNP variation in male pattern hair loss in Russians with different dihydrotestosterone levels
Certain gene variations increase male hair loss risk, influenced by hormone levels.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A gene polymorphism with susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research First‐degree relatives of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: Autoreactivity but not autoimmunity?
Relatives of lupus patients show signs of immune system activity but not full-blown lupus.
research Case report: Exploring autosomal recessive woolly hair: genetic and scanning electron microscopic perspectives on a Japanese patient
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
research Alopecia androgénica masculina y factores de riesgo cardiovascular: estudio de casos y controles
Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
research Genome-wide association study identifies a new locus JMJD1C at 10q21 that may influence serum androgen levels in men
A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
research Novel Mutations in X-Linked Dominant Chondrodysplasia Punctata (CDPX2)
New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research A polymorphism in the matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene promoter is associated with the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women
A specific gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women.
research Alopecia areata in a patient with WNT10A heterozygous ectodermal dysplasia
A girl with a rare genetic condition affecting hair and nails also developed a common type of hair loss, suggesting a possible genetic link.
research Risk factors for prostate cancer: a case-control study in Greece
Urban living may increase prostate cancer risk, while early sexual activity might reduce it.
research Association of the Androgenetic Alopecia with Coronary Artery Disease: A Case Control Study
Men with severe androgenetic alopecia, especially on the top of the head, have a higher risk of coronary artery disease.
research Autoimmune Diseases and Acquired Von Willebrand Disease in Two Cases of Progeria
Premature aging increases the risk of immune problems and autoimmune diseases.
research Factors associated with female pattern hair loss and its prevalence in Taiwanese women: A community-based survey
FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
research Características clínico-epidemiológicas de la alopecia androgenética en pacientes de un hospital de tercer nivel de Trujillo, Perú
Androgenetic alopecia is common in younger adults, especially with a family history.
research Predicting hair cortisol levels with hair pigmentation genes: a possible hair pigmentation bias
Darker hair may lead to higher cortisol readings, suggesting a need to adjust for hair color in studies.
research Novel small‐insertion mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
research Early androgenetic alopecia as a possible indicator of diabetes mellitus and its link to cardiovascular risks: a cross-sectional study
Early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged adults.
research Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Steroidogenesis in the Development of Severe Acne
Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
research Evidence for a functional interaction of WNT10A and EBF1 in male-pattern baldness
WNT10A and EBF1 interaction affects hair growth in male-pattern baldness.
research FETAL METABOLIC PROGRAMMING IN THE ETIOLOGY OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
Early life factors, including a mother's health and environment, can affect the chances of developing polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.
research A Mosaic Hotspot PLCD1 Variant, Detectable in Blood‐Derived DNA, Associated With Nevus Trichilemmocysticus
A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
research Clinical Snippets
Melanoma risk tools need improvement, certain gene mutations cause skin diseases and could be treated by targeting those mutations, skin wrinkling may relate to lung aging due to genetic factors, and oxidative stress affects hair loss but can be reduced in low oxygen.
research P-424
Heavier birth weight may increase the risk of early hair graying in women.
research Genetic deletion of TNFα inhibits ultraviolet radiation-induced development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas in PKCε transgenic mice via inhibition of cell survival signals
Deleting TNFα gene reduces skin cancer risk in certain mice.
research Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers
Smoking reduces antioxidants and causes DNA damage in hair follicles.