research Alopecia neoplastica caused by desmoplastic melanoma
A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
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research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches but can be treated in many ways.
research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research Receptor tyrosine kinase Kit action in skin melanocytes: is it exclusively cell autonomous?
KIT's role in skin cells is not entirely independent, as other cells can influence its function.
research CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Multiple pigmentierte Basaliome im Capillitium bei Myotonia dystrophia Curschmann-Steinert
A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
research Premature Greying of Hair (Premature Canities): A Concern for Parent and Child
Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
research Photo‐protective effect of cuttlefish ink melanin on human hair
Cuttlefish ink melanin protects hair from UV damage.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research The structure of hair and follicles of mice carrying the naked (N) gene
Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
research Woolly hair nevus
A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.
research BIOCHEMICAL AND HISTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON WHITE, BROWN AND BLACK SKIN REGIONS OF THE GUINEA PIG
Brown skin in guinea pigs has more ascorbic acid and related enzymes, black skin uses ascorbic acid well, and white skin has the most protein.
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.
research Melasma, a photoaging disorder
Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
research Clinical Snippets
New findings suggest potential treatments for melanoma, hyperpigmentation, hair defects, and multiple sclerosis, and show skin microbiome changes don't cause atopic dermatitis.
research Macrocytosis and pseudoalbinism: Manifestations of selenium deficiency
Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
research Cutaneous epitheliotropic T‐cell lymphoma in a sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)
A sugar glider had a rare skin cancer that worsened despite treatment, highlighting the need for thorough checks in exotic pets.
research A solitary triangular alopecia
A five-year-old girl has a harmless, unchanging bald patch on her scalp.
research Coordinated Activation of Wnt in Epithelial and Melanocyte Stem Cells Initiates Pigmented Hair Regeneration
Wnt signaling is crucial for pigmented hair regeneration by controlling stem cell activation and differentiation.
research Mice Expressing a Mutant Krt75 (K6hf) Allele Develop Hair and Nail Defects Resembling Pachyonychia Congenita
research Koebnerization secondary to microblading
A woman developed vitiligo from repeated eyebrow microblading.
research A Mutational Hotspot in the 2B Domain of Human Hair Basic Keratin 6 (hHb6) in Monilethrix Patients
A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
research Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn
The newborn's skin blisters healed without scarring, leaving some light spots, and stopped forming after four months.
research [Analysis of human hair basic keratin 6 gene mutation in a Chinese Han family with monilethrix].
A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
research Microphthalmic-associated transcription factor integrates melanocyte biology and melanoma progression.
Mitf plays a key role in melanoma progression and is linked to disease stage.
research Topical Application of a Protein Kinase C Inhibitor Reduces Skin and Hair Pigmentation
Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
research Transplantation of melanocyte stem cells in vitiliginous skin
Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.