research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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research EDA Missense Variant in a Cat with X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Vulvar Fordyce adenitis: A cohort of 45 women
Vulvar acne, also known as "vulvar Fordyce adenitis", is a condition causing painful bumps on the labia, and it's not always effectively treated with common acne medications, but isotretinoin has shown promise.
research Novel mechanisms for the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in the skin and in skin cancer
Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin cancer and supports skin health.
research Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome in 2 Patients With Diverse Genotype
Diagnosing and managing Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome is complex due to genetic differences and varied symptoms.
research Poikiloderma, hyperpigmentation, alopecia, hypohidrosis, malformed bones, lymphedema of the legs and decreased cortisol level: A new entity?
A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
research Acrodermatitis dysmetabolica in an infant with maple syrup urine disease
Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
research A case of acrodermatitis enteropathica misdiagnosed as staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Zinc deficiency was the real cause of the boy's symptoms, not a skin infection.
research Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome: a rare scenario
A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an adult: a case report
Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
research DHEA : why, when, and how much ? D’après la conférence de Bruno Allolio (Wuerzburg), 50e Journées internationales d’endocrinologie clinique Henri-Pierre KLOTZ, septembre 2007
DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research 199 Impairment of notch 1 signaling is a common defect in lesions from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Notch1 signaling is impaired in hidradenitis suppurativa, affecting skin and hair cells.
research Androgen metabolism in hirsute patients treated with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.
research Novel insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying generalized glucocorticoid resistance and hypersensitivity syndromes
Genetic defects in the glucocorticoid receptor gene can cause conditions with abnormal sensitivity to stress hormones, and other factors may also affect this sensitivity.
research Steroidogenic response of adrenal tissues after administration of ACTH to dogs with hypercortisolemia
High adrenal sex hormones in dogs with hypercortisolemia can mislead adrenal hyperplasia diagnosis.
research Exome analysis for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: A case report
Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
research A homozygous nonsense mutation identified in COL7A1 in a family with autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
research Mediator1: An Important Intermediary of Vitamin D Receptor–Regulated Epidermal Function and Hair Follicle Biology
Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the testis and epididymis of rats with a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) deficiency
DHT deficiency increases iNOS expression in rat testis and epididymis.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Loss of desmocollin 3 in mice leads to epidermal blistering.
Loss of Desmocollin 3 in mice causes skin blisters and hair loss.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
research Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen ( HLA ) in 13 cases of familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation from congenital adrenal hyperplasia linked to HLA class I haplotype HLA ‐ A*33:01 ; B*14:02; C*08:02 as a genetic marker
A genetic marker linked to a type of hair loss was found in most patients studied.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Evolution, classification, structure, and functional diversification of steroid 5α-reductase family in eukaryotes
Steroid 5α-reductase evolved from protists and diversified in eukaryotes, with specific roles in mammals and plants.
research 0877 Activated wound phenotype and microbial dysbiosis are driven by AhR suppression in hidradenitis suppurativa tunnels
Reduced AhR signaling in HS tunnels leads to persistent inflammation and microbial imbalance.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Tissue expansion for correction of alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Tissue expansion successfully treated alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research Unexpected refractory hypotension following intradermal minoxidil injection
research Treatme nt of vitamin-D and calcium to children with hair defluvium
Vitamin-D and calcium effectively treat hair loss in children.