research Acrodermatitis enteropathica – diagnostic challenges
Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research The β9 Loop Domain of PA-PLA1α Has a Crucial Role in Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
research Central trichoptilosis with onycholysis
Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
research Polymorphism of Exon V of prolactin gene and its association with Cashmere traits in Changthangi Pashmina goats
The prolactin gene polymorphism doesn't affect cashmere quality in these goats.
research A novel monilethrix mutation in coil 2A of KRT86 causing autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
research Parasitic Perifollicular Dermatitis in the Egyptian Lesser Blind Mole Rat (<i>Spalax leucodon egyptiacus</i>)
Ectoparasites cause skin issues in Egyptian lesser blind mole rats, affecting their population.
research Monilethrix: A Novel Mutation (Glu402Lys) in the Helix Termination Motif and the First Causative Mutation (Asn114Asp) in the Helix Initiation Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb6
New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
research Uncombable-hair Syndrome
Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
research Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, a Multifaceted Syndromic Entity
A baby with KID syndrome died from infections and organ failure at 18 months old.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis (chronic atrophic dermatosis of the scalp and extremities)
Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
research Trichothiodystrophy hair shafts display distinct ultrastructural features
Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
research Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus: a report of two cases and review of the literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias
Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
research Immunhistochemische und biochemische Untersuchungen zur Expression von epithelialen Keratinen in klinisch unveränderter Pferdehaut und Fußhaut von Kaltblutpferden mit Warzenmauke-Syndrom
Diseased horse foot skin shows increased keratin expression, similar to wound healing in mammals.
research Self Assessment
The cat's skin condition was linked to cancer and did not improve with treatment, leading to a poor outcome.
research Lamellar ichthyosis, dwarfism, mental retardation, and hair shaft abnormalities
A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
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 Inherited Disorders of the Hair
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ ): A mouse model for human hair disorders
The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research A Variable Monilethrix Phenotype Associated With a Novel Mutation, Glu402Lys, in the Helix Termination Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb1
A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research British Society for Dermatopathology
Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
research Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
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.