research Monilethrix
A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Trichohyalin is a Potential Major Autoantigen in Human Alopecia Areata
Trichohyalin may trigger the immune response causing alopecia areata.
research CLINICAL EVALUATION OF A TRICHOLOGICAL PHYTOEXTRACT PRODUCT IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
The product made from plant extracts was tested for treating hair loss caused by genetics.
research Long‐Term Follow‐Up of Pediatric Trachyonychia
Most children with pediatric trachyonychia improve over time, regardless of treatment.
research An Autosomal Recessive Form of Monilethrix Is Caused by Mutations in DSG4: Clinical Overlap with Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
research AUTOIMMUNE CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA AND THE ROLE OF TRICHOSCOPY IN ITS DIAGNOSIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
research Hair-to-Hair Trichoscopy: An Objective Method to Assess Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in a Clinical Trial for Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy, a method of examining hair, can objectively measure how well botulinum toxin works for hair loss treatment.
research Trichohyalin: Purification from Porcine Tongue Epithelium and Characterization of the Native Protein
research Clinicopathologic and trichoscopic features of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A case series study
The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
research Analysis of the sheep trichohyalin gene: potential structural and calcium-binding roles of trichohyalin in the hair follicle.
Trichohyalin in sheep hair follicles may help with structure and calcium binding.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research Interparietal nodule in a 49‐year‐old woman
A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.
research Fade haircut or something else?
The hair loss is likely due to a fade haircut.
research Trichotillomania Across Circuits: Neurobiology, Sensory Processing, and Genetic Insights
Trichotillomania treatment is improving with behavior therapy and new drug approaches, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis remain.
research The structure of human trichohyalin : potential multiple roles as a functional ef-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Dermoscopy in the diagnosis of tinea capitis infections in children
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis
A boy's scalp rash and baldness were cured using oral medication and medicated shampoo.
research Compound Follicles in Folliculitis Decalvans Do Not Contain Vellus and Retained Telogen Follicles—A Pilot Histopathologic Series on Polytrichia
Compound follicles in folliculitis decalvans mainly have active hair follicles.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Trichotillomania Across Circuits: Neurobiology, Sensory Processing, and Genetic Insights
Trichotillomania involves hair-pulling due to brain and genetic factors, with behavior therapy and new drugs showing promise, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis persist.
research Hair Follicle Chemosensation: TRPM5 Signaling Is Required for Anagen Maintenance
TRPM5 is crucial for maintaining hair growth.
research Trichohyalin Mechanically Strengthens the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
research Trichoscopic signs in androgenetic alopecia
Trichoscopy can diagnose hair loss by looking for common signs like uneven hair thickness, "yellow dots," and more thin hairs, which are found in both men and women.
research Microsporum gypseum isolated from a feline case of dermatophytosis
A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.
research AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO STANDARDIZE THE DERMOSCOPIC FINDINGS OF NORMAL SCALP AND HAIRS IN MALE
Standardized data is essential for diagnosing scalp and hair conditions in males.
research Unravelling Childhood Tinea Capitis: A Multi-Dimensional Investigation Using Dermoscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Tinea capitis in a child was caused by a fungus from cats, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color: Trichoscopic Analysis in Black/African American Patients
Better documentation of alopecia areata in Black individuals is needed to improve diagnosis.
research Controversial Concepts
The author now believes tricholemmal carcinoma is a rare type of infundibular squamous cell carcinoma and more research is needed on these tumors.
research Spiny keratoderma ‐ a demonstration of hair keratin and hair type keratinization
Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.