research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
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research The cascading pathogenic consequences of Sarcoptes scabiei infection that manifest in host disease
Sarcoptes scabiei infection causes significant health and behavior changes in wombats.
research Trichoblastomas derived from the facial skin with tactile hair in aged house musk shrews (Suncus murinus)
Trichoblastomas in aged house musk shrews show unique features and may involve serum amyloid A in inflammation.
research MALASSEZIA FUNGAL DERMATITIS AND RHIPICEPHALUS SANGUINEUS TICK INFESTATION IN MIXED BREED DOGS
The dog's skin condition improved with treatment, and prevention includes keeping it dry, clean, and away from stray dogs.
research Salivary Gland Choristoma (Heterotopic Salivary Gland Tissue) on the Anterior Chest Wall of a Newborn
A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
research Besnoitiosis in donkeys: an emerging parasitic disease of equids in Italy
Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
research Netherton's Syndrome.
A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Characterization of tiger tail banding and hair shaft abnormalities in trichothiodystrophy
Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
research Review of Keratin Disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause skin, hair, and nail disorders, with future treatments possible.
research An Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis Case with LIPH Mutation in a Turkish Patient
A Turkish woman has a hair condition caused by a LIPH gene mutation.
research Coexistence of acquired localized hypertrichosis and lipoatrophy after lupus panniculitis
Localized hair growth and fat loss may share a common cause in lupus panniculitis.
research Granular Parakeratosis of the Eccrine Ostium: A Case Report
Accurate diagnosis of granular parakeratosis is crucial for effective treatment and improvement.
research A Small Deletion Hotspot in the Type II Keratin GenemK6irs1/Krt2-6gon Mouse Chromosome 15, a Candidate for Causing the Wavy Hair of the Caracul (Ca) Mutation
The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research A second KRT71 allele in curly coated dogs
A new gene variant causes curly coats in some dog breeds.
research Is the Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome a Keratin Disorder?
Loose anagen hair syndrome may be caused by keratin gene mutations.
research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research Parasitic Perifollicular Dermatitis in the Egyptian Lesser Blind Mole Rat (Spalax leucodon egyptiacus)
Ectoparasites cause skin issues in Egyptian lesser blind mole rats, affecting their population.
research Myxedema Coma and Acute Hepatopathy in a Dog with Severe Atherosclerosis
The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
research Hair shaft disorders in a child with loose anagen syndrome and uncombable hair: Clues to an underlying genetic disorder
research Miscellaneous conditions
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research Harlequin ichthyosis (ichq): a juvenile lethal mouse mutation with ichthyosiform dermatitis.
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research The clinical spectrum of parathyroid disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
research CCDC47 gene and trichohepatoneurodevelopmental syndrome: Report of the fifth and sixth cases from Saudi Arabia
Variants in the CCDC47 gene are linked to trichohepatoneurodevelopmental syndrome.
research Clinical Manifestation and Classification of Japanese patients with Inherited Keratinizing Disorders
A simple classification based on symptoms helps diagnose and treat inherited skin disorders in Japan.
research Tricholemmoma and tricholemmal carcinoma and Cowden syndrome
Tricholemmoma is linked to Cowden syndrome and can be benign or malignant.
research Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair Caused by LIPH Mutations: A Case Series of Six Chinese Patients
LIPH mutations cause woolly hair in some Chinese people.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS)—A Rare Case Report
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
research Coexistence of psoriasis, and alopecia areata with trachyonychia in a pediatric patient with Turner Syndrome
A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.