175 citations
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
August 1969 in “Archives of Dermatology” After calciphylaxis, rats showed incomplete skin and hair regeneration, resembling scar tissue with fewer hairs.
7 citations
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July 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
12 citations
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Mild skin injury can trigger mineral deposits in rat skin, even without full calciphylactic response.
23 citations
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August 1975 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Copper supplements during pregnancy improve survival and development in mutant mice.
April 2011 in “www.virtualization.info” Early diagnosis of trachyonychia improves treatment and reduces psychological and cosmetic issues.
71 citations
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May 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TTD hair brittleness is caused by multiple structural abnormalities.
115 citations
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
26 citations
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
11 citations
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May 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Calcitriol-resistant rickets is an inherited disorder that affects hair growth and causes hair loss.
20 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Mini rats have thinner skin, more fat, and different hair cycles than Wistar rats due to lower growth hormone levels.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing the Crif1 gene in mouse skin disrupts skin balance and hair growth.
August 2021 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A young boy with a rare skin and nail condition improved significantly with simple topical treatments.
26 citations
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September 1990 in “Ophthalmology” The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
12 citations
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
6 citations
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July 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Early diagnosis of skin conditions linked to rickets is crucial to prevent growth and bone issues.
42 citations
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes sweat glands to shrink and move upward, leading to less elastic skin and more wrinkles.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Recurrent NICF is a rare skin condition with unclear causes, involving follicle inflammation and crystal deposits.
9 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Understanding snoRNA regulation may help slow skin aging.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
Retinoids can help reduce keratin buildup in skin conditions.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “PloS one” Lack of Crif1 in hair follicle stem cells slows down hair growth in mice.
20 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical vitamin C may help treat skin fragility in the elderly.
17 citations
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
49 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.