research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome
IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Expression of Cyclooxygenase Isozymes During Morphogenesis and Cycling of Pelage Hair Follicles in Mouse Skin: Precocious Onset of the First Catagen Phase and Alopecia upon Cyclooxygenase-2 Overexpression
Overexpression of COX-2 causes early hair loss in mice, but can be prevented with a COX-2 inhibitor.
research Identification of skin-expressed genes possibly associated with wool growth regulation of Aohan fine wool sheep
Certain genes and proteins may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep.
research Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine
Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
research Oil body bound oleosin-rhFGF9 fusion protein expressed in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) stimulates hair growth and wound healing in mice
A protein found in safflower seeds can stimulate hair growth and speed up wound healing in mice.
research Making the head: Caspases in life and death
Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
research Identification of key genes and signaling pathways related to Hetian sheep wool density by RNA-seq technology
Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
research RSPO1-mutated keratinocytes from palmoplantar keratoderma display impaired differentiation, alteration of cell–cell adhesion, EMT-like phenotype and invasiveness properties: implications for squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility in patients with 46XX disorder of sexual development
RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
research Hair microscopy: an easy adjunct to diagnosis of systemic diseases in children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review of Gastrointestinal Polyposis Syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
research Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome With Multiple Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can improve outcomes in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
research Ophthalmologic Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata patients should have eye check-ups due to increased risk of eye problems.
research Bioengineered skin organoids: from development to applications
Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
research Editor's evaluation: Lhx2 is a progenitor-intrinsic modulator of Sonic Hedgehog signaling during early retinal neurogenesis
Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
research Epidermolysis bullosa simplex: a paradigm for disorders of tissue fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
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.
research Hedgehog Signaling, Keratin 6 Induction, and Sebaceous Gland Morphogenesis
Hedgehog signaling is essential for normal sebaceous gland development and affects keratin 6a expression.
research Equine Epidermis: A Source of Epithelial-Like Stem/Progenitor Cells with In Vitro and In Vivo Regenerative Capacities
Horse skin stem cells combined with platelet-rich plasma improve skin healing.
research Molecular pathways involved in hair follicle tumor formation: all about mammalian target of rapamycin?
mTOR may link different pathways in hair follicle tumor formation.
research Converging physiological roles of the anthrax toxin receptors
CMG2 and TEM8 receptors have distinct roles in skin and growth disorders, affecting collagen breakdown and growth.
research Use of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Dermatological Research
iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.
research Summation and recommendations for the safe and effective use of topical and oral minoxidil
Use minoxidil correctly and be aware of side effects for best hair loss treatment results.
research A girl with loose anagen hair syndrome and concurrent uncombable hair syndrome
A girl had two rare hair conditions that helped understand their overlap.
research Updated strategies for the management, pathogenesis and molecular genetics of different forms of ichthyosis syndromes with prominent hair abnormalities
Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
research A 4kb Fragment of the Desmocollin 3 Promoter Directs Reporter Gene Expression to Parakeratotic Epidermis and Primary Hair Follicles
A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
research Evolution of long scalp hair in humans
Long scalp hair evolved for cooling and social signaling.
research The involvement of Elf5 in regulating keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation processes in skin
Elf5 controls skin cell growth and development, making it a potential target for skin treatments.
research The changing landscape of managing hair loss: a 30‐year perspective
There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.