research Myotonic Dystrophy—A Progeroid Disease?
Myotonic dystrophy may be classified as a segmental progeroid disorder.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Activation of the Notch pathway in the hair cortex leads to aberrant differentiation of the adjacent hair-shaft layers
Notch pathway activation causes abnormal hair layer development.
research The lanceolate hair rat phenotype results from a missense mutation in a calcium coordinating site of the desmoglein 4 gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
research Linear Basal Cell Carcinomas
Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.
research Ultrastructural abnormalities in the dermal papillae of both lesional and clinically normal follicles from alopecia areata scalps
Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
research A notch above bowl: Specification of niche cells in the Drosophila testis
Notch signaling is crucial for specifying niche cells in Drosophila testis.
research Transdifferentiation of corneal epithelium: evidence for a linkage between the segregation of epidermal stem cells and the induction of hair follicles during embryogenesis.
Corneal cells can transform into hair-producing skin cells when exposed to certain signals.
research Mapping the molecular and structural specialization of the skin basement membrane for inter-tissue interactions
The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
research Linear lichen planus distributed in the lines of Blaschko developing during intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide therapy for alopecia areata multiplex
Triamcinolone acetonide therapy for hair loss may cause a skin condition called linear lichen planus.
research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance
The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
research Biallelic Variants in Lanosterol Synthase (LSS) Cause Palmoplantar Keratoderma-Congenital Alopecia Syndrome Type 2
Certain genetic changes in the LSS gene cause a rare skin and hair condition.
research Planar cell polarity-dependent and independent functions in the emergence of tissue-scale hair follicle patterns
Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
research Trichostasis spinulosa: An overlooked entity
Trichostasis spinulosa is a common but often unnoticed skin condition involving bundled vellus hairs, especially in people with darker skin or UV exposure.
research Corneal Limbal Microenvironment Can Induce Transdifferentiation of Hair Follicle Stem Cells into Corneal Epithelial-like Cells
Hair follicle stem cells can become corneal-like cells, potentially helping restore vision.
research Trichostasis Spinulosa of the Heel: Unique Presentation with Characteristic Morphology
A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
research Microporous Dermal-Like Electrospun Scaffolds Promote Accelerated Skin Regeneration
Microporous scaffolds speed up skin healing and regeneration.
research Lichen planopilaris is characterized by immune privilege collapse of the hair follicle's epithelial stem cell niche
Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
research 486 Molecular Mechanisms of Type II Spiral Ganglion Neuron Development
research Segmental Vitiligo
Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.
research Enrichment and Characterization of Human Dermal Stem/Progenitor Cells by Intracellular Granularity
Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
research Molecular signaling in feather morphogenesis
Feather growth and regeneration involve complex patterns, stem cells, and evolutionary insights.
research Making Waves with Hairs
Skin patterns are formed by simple reaction-diffusion mechanisms.
research NETHERTON'S SYNDROME AND ICHTHYOSIS LINEARIS CIRCUMFLEXA
Ichthyosis serpentina may be a variant linked to bamboo hair, with a possible genetic component.
research Effect of disulfide bonds in human hair fibers on the melting behavior of their crystalline structure
Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
research Vertical and transverse sections of alopecia biopsy specimens: Combining the two to maximize diagnostic yield
Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
research Stem Cell Competition for Niche Occupancy: Emerging Themes and Mechanisms
Stem cells compete for space using cell adhesion, and mutations can affect their competitive success, with implications for tissue health and disease.
research CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Generation ofCOL7A1-deficient Keratinocyte Model of Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Scientists created cell lines to study a genetic skin disorder using CRISPR technology.
research Locations of synthesis of hair structural proteins in human anagen follicles
Hair structural proteins are synthesized sequentially in specific cells, offering a new way to study hair proteins and defects.
research Differentiation of the sebaceous gland
The exact molecular mechanisms of sebaceous gland function are still unclear.
research 1458 EMT-inhibiting transcription factor Ovol2 regulates directional cell migration and proliferation in adult skin epithelia
Ovol2 is important for proper skin healing and hair growth.