research Mutational spectrum associated with oculocutaneous albinism and Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in nine Pakistani families
New genetic variants linked to albinism were found in Pakistani families.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch The impact of stigma on people with albinism in Africa: a narrative review
Stigma against people with albinism in Africa harms their health, education, and safety, and needs to be addressed with awareness and better healthcare.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Melanocytes: The new Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
research A Comprehensive Review on Skin Pigmentation-Types, Causes, and Treatment
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and medications, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
research Follicular red dots: a normal trichoscopy feature in patients with pigmentary disorders?
Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.
research Loss of ‘Epidermal Melanin Unit’ Integrity in Human Skin During Melanoma-Genesis
Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
research Genetic Basis of Pigmentation and Its Disorders
Understanding genes can help diagnose and treat skin color disorders.
research Artificial Pigmented Human Skin Created by Muse Cells
Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
research The color of skin: white diseases of the skin, nails, and mucosa
The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
research Analogs of human genetic skin disease in domesticated animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
research Disorders of pigmentation in infants and children
Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
research Spectrum of Phenotypes Associated with Human MC1R Variations
MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
research ILDS Newsletter No. 29
The ILDS Newsletter reported on efforts to support albinism patients in Tanzania and dermatological conferences.
research Skin Manifestations in Primary Immunodeficient Children
Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
research Zebrafish Model of Hereditary Pigmentary Disorders
Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Unusual Feature Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
research Melanocytes in regenerative medicine applications and disease modeling
Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
research Critical Evaluation of Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda WSR to Eight Undesired Body Types (Ashta Nindit)
Ayurveda's descriptions of genetic disorders align with modern genetic understanding.
research Regulatory pathway analysis of coat color genes in Mongolian horses
Genes influence horse coat color and may help understand human skin conditions.
research A Clinicopathological and Immunofluorescence study of Lichen Planus
Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
research Unilateral heterochromia of scalp hair with adjacent hypomelanotic skin lesions
The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
research Quantitation of normal human hair pigmentation by electron microscopy
Daily hair care may cause holes in hair fibers.
research Adam10 haploinsufficiency causes freckle-like macules in Hairless mice
A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
research A Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
research Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villains
Most classic movie villains have skin conditions, unlike the heroes, which may cause bias against real people with similar conditions.
research A Rational Approach to the Treatment of Vitiligo and Other Hypomelanoses
Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
research Exosomes as a novel pathway for regulating development and diseases of the skin (Review)
Exosomes are important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat skin diseases.