research Monilethrix: Mutational Hotspot in the Helix Termination Motif of the Human Hair Basic Keratin 6
Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia areata as a paraneoplastic syndrome of Hodgkin’s lymphoma: A case report
Alopecia areata can be an early sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and may improve with lymphoma treatment.
research Prominent follicular mucinosis with diffuse scalp alopecia resembling alopecia areata
A woman's hair loss, resembling an autoimmune condition, improved after treatment, but requires ongoing checks due to potential serious associations.
research Self Prion Protein Peptides are Immunogenic in Lewis Rats
Rats can develop an immune response to prion protein peptides, but it may cause severe skin issues in older rats.
research Dermoscopy: A rapid bedside tool to assess monilethrix
Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
research The effects of sodium metasilicate on the spinal motoneuron recovery following sciatic nerve injury
Sodium metasilicate improved spinal motoneuron recovery after sciatic nerve injury in rats.
research 1389 Local injection with anti-herpes simplex virus antibodies protects against development of herpes simplex virus–induced sweating disturbance
Injecting anti-herpes antibodies locally can prevent skin lesions and sweating problems caused by herpes simplex virus in mice.
research Misdiagnosis as asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and CMV-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
research An Atypical Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Lupus Enteritis Accompanied by Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction and Bilateral Hydronephroureter
A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
research Diffuse Alopecia With Stem Cell Folliculitis
Lymphocytes may hinder hair stem cells, causing hair loss without scarring.
research Hair Disorders in Autoimmune Diseases
Hair loss is common in autoimmune diseases and can be an early sign of the condition, often requiring prompt treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Generalized hair follicle hamartoma associated with alopecia and myasthenia gravis: report of a second case*
A possible link exists between hair follicle abnormalities, hair loss, and muscle weakness.
research Linear lupus panniculitis of scalp: a case report from north-east India
A child with a rare scalp condition regrew hair after treatment.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa associated with chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukaemia
Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Exacerbated by Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy can worsen Discoid Lupus Erythematosus.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Coexisting with Lupus Erythematosus: Poor Response to Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is ineffective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia with lupus erythematosus.
research A 26-year-old man presenting with loss of vision, skin lesions and wasting
The man's symptoms improved significantly after penicillin treatment for syphilis.
research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
research More than One Gene Involved in Monilethrix: Intracellular but also Extracellular Players
Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
research CENTRAL STATES DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
research Navigating diagnostic challenges in syphilitic alopecia: insights from dermoscopy
Syphilitic alopecia can look like alopecia areata, so careful diagnosis is important.
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A specific type of immune cell plays a key role in causing alopecia areata and could be a target for treatment.
research Dermoscopy of alopecia areata in restrospective analysis
Yellow dots are common in severe alopecia areata.
research Hapten‐induced lymphadenosis benigna cutis secondary to squaric acid dibutylester sensitization for alopecia areata
Squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata can cause benign skin lymphoid growths.
research Hyaluronate Accumulation and Decreased CD44 Expression in Perifollicular Solitary Cutaneous Myxoma
Reduced CD44 expression may cause abnormal hyaluronate buildup in cutaneous myxoma.
research Accident by a rare wild animal with skin injury
A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
research Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 4 with GAD antibody and dystonia
Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
research Multiple basal cell carcinomas in a patient with myotonic dystrophy type 1
A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
research Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus presenting as erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.