research Case series of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia and a review of the literature
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
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research Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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 Alopecia areata and tofacitinib: a prospective multicenter study from a Saudi population
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in a Saudi population.
research Alopecia Areata is Associated with Increased Expression of Heart Disease Biomarker Cardiac Troponin I
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker than those without hair loss.
research 1394 Long non-coding RNA AL136131.3 inhibits hair growth through mediating glycolysis in androgenetic alopecia
AL136131.3 slows hair growth by affecting energy processes in hair loss.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: A Turkish family with loss of eyebrows and a U2HR mutation
A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research DYS459, DYS391, DYS388 and DYS19 genetic loci have high allelic frequency in patients with prostate cancer
Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.
research A frameshift insertion in SGK3 leads to recessive hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds: a candidate gene for human alopecia conditions
A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
research Reply to: “Updated diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia”
The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
research Central nervous system demyelination associated with tofacitinib use in alopecia areata: A case report and literature review
Tofacitinib may cause nerve damage in the brain, so monitor for neurological symptoms.
research K15 promoter-driven enforced expression of NKIRAS exhibits tumor suppressive activity against the development of DMBA/TPA-induced skin tumors
NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: state of the art and future directions
The review suggests more research is needed to understand Frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition causing hairline recession in postmenopausal women.
research Novel KRT 83 and KRT 86 mutations associated with monilethrix
New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Real‐world experience and long‐term evaluation of tofacitinib in refractory alopecia areata: A prospective, open‐label, single‐center study in Asian Arab population
Tofacitinib is a promising treatment for severe alopecia areata, with many patients experiencing complete or partial hair regrowth.
research Beyond Coincidence in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Becker Nevus Adjacent to Plexiform Neurofibroma with Brachial Plexus Involvement and Integrated Mechanistic Illustration
A rare case shows a possible link between Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Becker nevus due to genetic mutations.
research Adam10 haploinsufficiency causes freckle-like macules in Hairless mice
A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
research Case Report: A case of Rothmund–Thomson syndrome-like phenotype with an ANAPC1 variant of uncertain significance and observed hair improvement
The patient's hair improved after treatment, but the genetic link is unclear.
research Androgenetic alopecia: Identification of four genetic risk loci and evidence for the contribution of WNT signaling to its etiology
Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
research 848 Genes implicated in lipid & metabolic regulation downregulated in CCCA
848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Two siblings with a novel nonsense mutation, p.R50X, in the vitamin D receptor gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research A Pharmacogenetic Survey of Androgen Receptor (CAG)N and (GGN)N Polymorphisms in Patients Experiencing Long Term Side Effects after Finasteride Discontinuation
Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
research Transcriptional regulation of the thymus master regulator Foxn1
Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
research Linc-PINT downregulation of TGF-β signaling pathway in heart arrhythmia: an in silico analysis
Monitoring TGF-β and linc-PINT expression may help identify and treat high-risk heart arrhythmia patients.
research Spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase: a key metabolic regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Clinicopathological Features of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) in 26 females: A Retrospective Study
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects women over 50, causing hair loss and specific skin changes.
research 1270 Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
research Monilethrix: Mutational Hotspot in the Helix Termination Motif of the Human Hair Basic Keratin 6
Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
research BRAF Inhibitor Dabrafenib in Patients with Metastatic BRAF-Mutant Thyroid Cancer
Dabrafenib was effective and well tolerated in treating thyroid cancer with a specific mutation.
research Gain‐of‐function variants in the ODC1 gene cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with macrocephaly, alopecia, dysmorphic features, and neuroimaging abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.