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Hair shaft disorders cause fragile, brittle, and abnormal-looking hair.
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research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
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 Trichoscopy in alopecias: Diagnosis simplified
Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research Early leonine facies with alopecia in a young man
A young man was diagnosed with trichoepitheliomas, causing thick skin and hair loss.
research A Unique Case of Pili Multigemini Complicated by Folliculitis: Unveiling the Intricacies of a Rare Hair-Follicle Disorder
A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
research A Case of Tricho-rhino-phalangeal Syndrome Caused by a Novel Heterozygous Nonsense Mutation in the TRPS1 Gene
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
research Lichen planopilaris with Koebner phenomenon
Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.
research An Unusual Ala12Thr Polymorphism in the 1A α-Helical Segment of the Companion Layer-Specific Keratin K6hf: Evidence for a Risk Factor in the Etiology of the Common Hair Disorder Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
research Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Woolly Hair Caused by a Mutation in the Keratin 25 Gene Expressed in Hair Follicles
A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
research A case of hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita as a sign of malignancy
Excessive facial hair growth can indicate an underlying cancer.
research Isotretinoin-induced hair growth in a case of hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp: A promising therapeutic approach
Isotretinoin may effectively treat hereditary hypotrichosis simplex, a rare hair loss condition.
research Alopecia totalis in an infant
An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
research Trichoscopic features of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Results in 249 patients
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Trichoscopy of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
Early diagnosis with trichoscopy can improve management and quality of life for CCCA patients.
research Biallelic Variants in Lanosterol Synthase (LSS) Cause Palmoplantar Keratoderma-Congenital Alopecia Syndrome Type 2
Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
research Hair Shaft Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Rare Case Report of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
research Cyclical dermal micro-niche switching governs the morphological infradian rhythm of mouse zigzag hair
Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
research Atrichia with papular lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research 47-Year-Old Female with Alopecia on the Frontal and Temporal Scalp
Early treatment of traction alopecia can reverse hair loss; prevention involves avoiding tight hairstyles.
research TRICHOSCOPY IN ALOPECIA AREATA : A SUPER TOOL FOR DIAGNOSIS
Trichoscopy is a useful and affordable tool for diagnosing Alopecia areata.
research Case Report: Compound heterozygous variants in LSS and TSPEAR genes causing hypotrichosis type 14 complicated with ectodermal dysplasia type 14
A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
research Psoriasis y alopecia areata con traquioniquia concurrente en una paciente pediátrica con síndrome de Turner
A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
research Alopecia triangular temporal bilateral simulando alopecia androgenética de padrão masculino em mulher adulta: relato de caso e revisão da literatura
Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
research Tricholemmoma and tricholemmal carcinoma and Cowden syndrome
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
research Postcast hypertrichosis in a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia
A patient with hair loss condition grew excessive hair in areas covered by a cast.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel insertion mutation in the human hairless gene
Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
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.