research PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in ACTB
A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
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research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
research Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair
Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
A 21-year-old male has a benign skin condition called Becker's nevus, which he chose not to treat.
research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
Spironolactone may help enlarge a small breast linked to Becker's nevus.
research Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome
Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
research Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
research Becker's Nevus Syndrome
Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.
research Síndrome do nevo de Becker
The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.
research Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement
A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Epidermal Nevi
Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
research Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Multiple congenital smooth muscle hamartoma: A case report
Early and accurate diagnosis of congenital smooth muscle hamartomas is crucial to distinguish them from other conditions.
research The Hair Erector Muscle: Order and Disorder of this Often Forgotten Structure
The hair erector muscle is involved in various skin conditions and disorders.
research Editorial
The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Hair and scalp disorders
Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
research Giant Congenital Blue Nevus Presenting as Cutis Verticis Gyrata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Surgical removal is advised for large congenital blue nevi due to rare cancer risk.
research Acne Syndromes and Mosaicism
Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
research Selected variants of the steroid-5-alpha-reductase isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the sex steroid hormone receptors ESR1, ESR2 and PGR: No association with female pattern hair loss identified
No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
research Cyclooxygenases in the skin: pharmacological and toxicological implications
Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
research Alopecia areata in childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
research A clinical study of skin changes in geriatric population
Older adults commonly experience wrinkles, itchy skin, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin growths, grey hair, hair loss, and nail ridging, but no skin cancer was found in this group.
research Miscellaneous conditions
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Treatment of multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas by photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
research Immunohistochemical Patterns in the Interfollicular Caucasian Scalps: Influences of Age, Gender, and Alopecia
Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.