Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome (LAHS) is a relatively rare hair disorder predominantly affecting children, particularly females with light-colored hair. LAHS is characterized by hair that…
Tag: Genetic Mutation
An Overview on Poliosis: More than Just a Patch of White Hair
Poliosis is a condition characterized by the loss or absence of melanin in hair follicles It manifests as white or gray patches of hair on…
Evolutionary Insights into Skin Appendages: Hoxc13 and Hair Keratin Homologs in Amphibians
Introduction: The evolution of terrestrial vertebrates is marked by significant morphological innovations, one of which is the development of cornified skin appendages such as claws,…
The evolution of pattern hair loss – androgenetic alopecia in humans
Call it what you will, androgenetic alopecia, androgenic alopecia, pattern hair loss, or pattern baldness, it has been a part of the human race for…
There’s Something Fishy about Hair Follicle Evolution
Despite their dissimilarities, hair and fish scales – both integral vertebrate appendages – share a striking correlation in their evolutionary journey. At the core of…
Why don’t Sphynx cats have hair?
The Sphynx cat, a breed known for its distinctive hairlessness, is more than just an unusual pet; it represents a unique case study in mammalian…