The present invention provides DNAzymes and ribozymes that specifically cleave Hairless Protein mRNA. The present invention also provides antisense oligonucleotides that specifically inhibit translation of Hairless Protein mRNA. The invention also provides various methods of inhibiting the expression of Hairless Protein. Finally the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the instant DNAzymes, ribozymes and antisense oligonucleotides as active ingredients.