research Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
840-870 / 1000+ results
research A Monoallelic Two-Hit Mechanism in PLCD1 Explains the Genetic Pathogenesis of Hereditary Trichilemmal Cyst Formation
A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
research Pathogenesis and clinical features of alopecia in epidermolysis bullosa: A systematic review
Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
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 A frameshift insertion in SGK3 leads to recessive hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds: a candidate gene for human alopecia conditions
A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
research Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
research Congenital milia En plaque on scalp
A rare skin condition with cysts was found on a 5-year-old boy's scalp.
research Dasatinib-Induced Leukotrichia in a Patient With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
A woman's hair turned white after taking a cancer drug called dasatinib.
research BH03 Lipoedematous scalp occurring in two female siblings: further evidence of a genetic role?
Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
research Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: Report of 2 cases and a novel LMNA mutation of HGPS in China
A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated withmyelodysplastic syndrome
A woman with both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.
research Association of Human Beta – Defensin 1 Gene Polymorphisms with Alopecia Areata Patients
Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.
research Pseudoglucagonoma Syndrome Following Frey’s Surgery: A Case Report of a Rare Presentation
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
research Trichothiodystrophy hair shafts display distinct ultrastructural features
Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
research Balding: A New Mutation on Mouse Chromosome 18 Causing Hair Loss and Immunological Defects
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and immune problems.
research Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a Patient With Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
research 944 Non-coding double stranded RNA induces retinoic acid synthesis and retinoid signaling to control regeneration
Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
research Common Dermatologic Disorders in Down Syndrome: Systematic Review
People with Down syndrome often have skin issues and need regular check-ups for early treatment.
research The effect of dietary modulation of sulfur amino acids on cystathionine β synthase–deficient mice
Changing the diet of mice lacking the enzyme CBS can affect symptoms related to the genetic condition.
research Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Lesions in Cri-du-chat Syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome can cause skin and oral lesions affecting nutrition and quality of life.
research Reply
The Thr1022Ala variant in the hairless gene is not a disease-causing mutation.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with lichen planus pigmentosum
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
research Premature Graying of Hair: A Comprehensive Review and Recent Insights
Premature graying of hair is mainly caused by genetics, stress, and environment, with potential treatments being explored.
research Carbobenzoxy-capped Phe-Lys(BODIPY TMR-X-acyloxymethyl ketone(QSY7)
Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
research 46, XY 5-Alpha Reductase Deficiency in a 36-Year-Old Phenotypic Female Patient
A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review of Gastrointestinal Polyposis Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
research Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with homozygous mutation in the <i>LIPH</i> gene: a case report
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
research A nonsense variant in KRT31 is associated with autosomal-dominant monilethrix
A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.