30 citations
,
August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
22 citations
,
September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
11 citations
,
May 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Identical p53 gene mutations in different cancers suggest the need for careful treatment.
17 citations
,
June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
64 citations
,
March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
4 citations
,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
22 citations
,
September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
37 citations
,
August 2011 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
7 citations
,
August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CENPV, a new partner of CYLD, helps regulate ciliary acetylated tubulin and is overexpressed in certain skin tumors.
2 citations
,
November 2024 in “In Silico Pharmacology”
1 citations
,
January 2018 in “Pediatrics in review” A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
43 citations
,
April 2010 in “Clinical genetics” Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
10 citations
,
September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” New mutations in the VDR gene cause vitamin D-resistant rickets without hair loss.
3 citations
,
January 2013 in “Dermatology” New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
16 citations
,
April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.
137 citations
,
April 2015 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells with unique roles exist in blood, skin, and intestines, and this variety is important for tissue repair.
64 citations
,
March 2006 in “Food Chemistry” The triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum can block testosterone effects and may help treat enlarged prostate.
49 citations
,
January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
45 citations
,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
45 citations
,
July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
41 citations
,
June 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
24 citations
,
June 2011 in “Andrologia” Ganoderma lucidum may help treat enlarged prostate in rats.
20 citations
,
February 2002 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
19 citations
,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
18 citations
,
June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
17 citations
,
May 1998 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.
9 citations
,
August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.