research Alopecia Areata is associated with MICA and an extended HLA haplotype
Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Disorders linked to insufficient androgen action in male children
Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
research Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS)
The document reports three sisters with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome showing typical symptoms and unusual gynecological anomalies.
research Chronic telogen effluvium or early androgenetic alopecia?
Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.
research 7696 Ovarian Steroid Cell Tumor Presenting as Non-classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
research Varicella Recurrence Complicated by Pneumonia After Liver Transplantation for APECED
A liver transplant patient with APECED had a rare VZV recurrence and pneumonia, treated successfully, but later died from other infections.
research The Case Files
A 65-year-old man with sudden abdominal pain and seizures was diagnosed with a rare, non-traumatic splenic rupture and treated without surgery.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
AKN might be a skin marker for metabolic syndrome.
research Endocrine abnormalities in ring chromosome 11: a case report and review of the literature
Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
research Recently Identified Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
research 190 Deficiency of the Human Cysteine Protease Inhibitor Cystatin M/E Causes Hypotrichosis and Dry Skin
Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.
research Amphiregulin in Fibrotic Diseases and Cancer
Targeting amphiregulin may improve treatment for fibrosis and cancer.
research A Synonymous Polymorphism of APCDD1 Affects Translation Efficacy and is Associated with Androgenic Alopecia
A certain gene variation can affect protein production and is linked to male pattern baldness.
research Dermatopathology and molecular genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome in children of Upper Egypt
Loose Anagen Hair syndrome occurs in dark-skinned children and often improves on its own.
research Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 Presentation with Alopecia Universalis, Hashimoto’s Disease, and Addison’s Disease
Timely diagnosis and treatment of complex autoimmune diseases like APS2 are crucial to prevent complications and improve life quality.
research Systemic-Onset Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis with unusual Cutaneous Manifestation and peripheral eosinophilia: Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis are crucial for improvement.
research Trichothiodystrophy: Review of sulfur-deficient brittle hair syndromes and association with the ectodermal dysplasias
research Integrative analysis of rare copy number variants and gene expression data in alopecia areata implicates an aetiological role for autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Trichoscopy of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp in skin of color
Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
research Syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis in a 12‐year‐old boy: a case report from rural south India
A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
research A RARE ENCOUNTER
Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor resolved hormonal issues in a young woman.
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Unusual Dermatologic Findings in an Extremely Low Birthweight Infant: The Genetic Diagnosis
An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
research Immunologic findings in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA may be caused by both hair traction and an immune response.
research Pharmacological basis for clinical use of antiandrogens
Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
research Androgenetic alopecia in children: report of 20 cases
AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa and Mediterranean fever gene mutations
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be more severe in people with Mediterranean fever gene mutations.
research Dermal Mucinosis in the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
A woman with EMS showed unusual skin mucinosis without the typical hard skin syndrome, suggesting EMS can cause skin mucinosis.
research 43303 Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecias: Assessing the Current State of Evidence
Alopecia, especially androgenic, may increase cardiovascular risk, but more research is needed.