research Lipedematous Scalp Occurring in Two Female Siblings: Further Evidence for a Genetic Role
Lipedematous scalp may have a genetic link and could be associated with psychiatric conditions.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch 034 Characterization of novel TMEM173 mutation causing a lupus- and SAVI-like phenotype, modified by polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a disease with lupus-like symptoms and responds well to a specific inhibitor treatment.
research A New Subtype of Lichen Planopilaris Affecting Vellus Hairs and Clinically Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia
New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
research Mice with Alopecia, Osteoporosis, and Systemic Amyloidosis Due to Mutation in Zdhhc13, a Gene Coding for Palmitoyl Acyltransferase
A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
research Novel KRT 83 and KRT 86 mutations associated with monilethrix
New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Detection of Type IIHair Keratin Gene in a Family with Monilethrix
A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
research Complete defect in PA-PLA1α secretion function leading to autosomal recessive woolly hair and hypotrichosis: insights from a novel compound heterozygous LIPH variant study in a Chinese pedigree
A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
research A Sonidegib Experience in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
Sonidegib effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in a patient with lupus without worsening lupus symptoms.
research The effect of DNMTs and MBPs on hypomethylation in systemic lupus erythematosus
Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
research An incompletely penetrant novel MAFB (p.Ser56Phe) variant in autosomal dominant multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis syndrome
Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
research 15460 Perifollicular pink halo: A potential dermoscopic marker of inflammation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
research Alopecia Areata and malignancies: uncertainties clarified by a large-scale population-based study
Alopecia areata is linked to blood cancers, especially in older patients, but not to most solid cancers.
research Genetic Susceptibility to Alopecia
Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
research Abstract 2469: Increased cathepsin B expression in cultured tuberous sclerosis skin tumor cells and patient tumor tissues
Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.
research Björnstad Syndrome With Late‐Onset Alopecia Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological and Genetic Findings
Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
research LICHEN SCLEROSUS ET ATROPHICUS AND KRAUROSIS VULVAE
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is generally not considered precancerous, but there are exceptions.
research 481 Pathogenic variants affecting peptidyl arginine deiminase 3 and its major substrates underlie central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
research COLOCALIZATION OF ALOPECIA AREATA AND LICHEN PLANUS
Alopecia areata and lichen planus can occur together in children, which is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Editor's evaluation: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata by affecting hair follicles.
research Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
research Analysis of Sonic Hedgehog signalling pathway gene expression in Basal Cell Carcinoma and in GLII induced systems
GLI and EGF signalling affect Basal Cell Carcinoma development and could be therapeutic targets.
research Pitfalls of mapping a large Turkish consanguineous family with vertical monilethrix inheritance.
A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
research A Novel Serine Protease Overexpressed in the Hair Follicles of Nude Mice
A new enzyme, BSSP, is found in high amounts in the hair follicles of nude mice.
research Characterization of Bsk mice: I. The Bsk mutation does not involve a recombination of cornea-specific keratin 12 and skin-specific hair keratin genes.
The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
research Multibacillary leprosy with positive serology misdiagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus
A woman was wrongly diagnosed with lupus but actually had leprosy.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: February 2018
Blocking certain pathways with kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype with Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Efficacy of JAK 1/2 inhibition in the treatment of diffuse non-scarring alopecia due to systemic lupus erythematosus
Baricitinib might help treat hair loss in lupus patients, but more research is needed.
research Multifocal alopecia of the scalp, axillae, and body
A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.