research 474 Stabilizing mutations of KLHL24 ubiquitin ligase cause loss of keratin 14 and human skin fragility
Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
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research Novel Missense Mutation in the P-Box of Androgen Receptor in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Pediatric adrenocortical carcinoma complicated by uric acid nephrolithiasis: a unique case report
Thorough evaluations and conservative management can lead to positive outcomes in pediatric adrenocortical carcinoma.
research Oxidative DNA Damage Accelerates Skin Inflammation in Pristane-Induced Lupus Model
Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
research Lesions in the skin, intestine, and central nervous system induced by an antimetabolite of niacin.
Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
research Evaluation of Paraoxonase 1 Serum Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Men with male pattern baldness have lower levels of the antioxidant PON1.
research Phase II study of safusidenib erbumine in patients with chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-naïve isocitrate dehydrogenase 1-mutated WHO grade 2 gliomas
Safusidenib erbumine shows promise as a treatment for certain brain tumors, but mild side effects like hair loss need attention.
research Bilateral Xen is Used as Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for Glaucoma in GAPO Syndrome: Case Report
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery can effectively manage glaucoma in GAPO syndrome when other treatments fail.
research [Two cases of the rare Cronkhite-Canada syndrome].
Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
research A case of monilethrix caused by novel compound heterozygous mutations in the desmoglein 4 (DSG4) gene
New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
research Directed Expression of a Chimeric Type II Keratin Partially Rescues Keratin 5-null Mice
A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
research Novel Mutation in the Hemojuvelin Gene (HJV) in a Patient with Juvenile Hemochromatosis Presenting with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary Hypothyroidism and Hypogonadism
A new mutation in the HJV gene was found in a young woman with juvenile hemochromatosis, causing unusual symptoms like secondary hypothyroidism.
research Case of Cronkhite Canada syndrome shows improvement with enteral supplements.
Enteral supplements can improve symptoms of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
research A Synonymous Polymorphism of APCDD1 Affects Translation Efficacy and is Associated with Androgenic Alopecia
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
research Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance (SSIRs)
The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
research Anagen effluvium due to azathioprine in a patient with normal thiopurine S-methyltransferase levels: A videodermoscopic analysis
A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.
research Giant Axonal Degeneration: Scanning Electron Microscopic and Biochemical Study of Scalp Hair
The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
research S2608 A Rare Case of Iron Deficiency Anemia: Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, with high mortality and cancer risk, needing more research for treatment guidelines.
research Skin fragility, diffuse ecchymosis and blisters on a yellowish waxy base
A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
research Concomitant Alopecia Areata and Profound Bone Marrow Suppression: An Unusual Manifestation of Azathioprine Toxicity
Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
research Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency
Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
research A prospective real-world study evaluating serum levels of arginine and cysteine in women with chronic telogen effluvium: do we really need blanket prescription of amino acid supplementation?
Amino acid supplements may not be necessary for all women with chronic hair loss.
research Monilethrix: A Novel Mutation (Glu402Lys) in the Helix Termination Motif and the First Causative Mutation (Asn114Asp) in the Helix Initiation Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb6
New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
research A Sensitive Assay for the Enzyme Activity in Hair Follicles and Epidermis that Catalyses the Peptidyl-Arginine-Citrulline Post-translational Modification
A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
research Hidradenitis suppurativa secondary to treatment with a gamma secretase inhibitor
A man developed skin lesions as a side effect of a gamma secretase inhibitor used for treating a tumor.
research Segregation of Incomplete Achromatopsia and Alopecia Due to PDE6H and LPAR6 Variants in a Consanguineous Family from Pakistan
Genetic variants in PDE6H and LPAR6 cause vision impairment and hair loss in two Pakistani brothers.
research 478 Mutation-specific siRNA Knockdown of GJB2 − Potential gene therapy for Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness Syndrome
Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
research Loss of adipocyte phospholipase gene PLAAT3 causes lipodystrophy and insulin resistance due to inactivated arachidonic acid-mediated PPARγ signaling
Not having the gene PLAAT3 leads to fat loss, high insulin resistance, and abnormal fat levels in the blood due to a disruption in fat cell development and function.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica in an adult.
The woman's skin and health issues were due to a severe zinc deficiency.