research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel homozygous missense mutation in the hairless gene
A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
research Mimicking Hair Disorders by Genetic Manipulation of Organ-Cultured Human Hair Follicles
Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.
research Uncombable hair syndrome: A case presentation
Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
research Natural course of epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation in a Japanese family with the p.P25L mutation in KRT 5
The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
research Zinc Spray for Treatment of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: A Case Report
Zinc spray and cream effectively treated a baby's zinc deficiency disorder.
research Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency—x-linked recessive ichthyosis: a case report and review of literature
A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
research Cyclical dermal micro-niche switching governs the morphological infradian rhythm of mouse zigzag hair
Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
research [Monilethrix is a hereditary hair shaft disorder].
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
research Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Lesions in Cri-du-chat Syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome can cause skin and oral lesions affecting nutrition and quality of life.
research Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa, Generalized Intermediate Type
research Dermoscopy of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare skin disease which slightly improved with treatment.
research Whitaker syndrome: A case report of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 with dilated cardiomyopathy
Early recognition and multidisciplinary management of Whitaker syndrome can improve patient outcomes.
research Novel <b><i>ABCD1</i></b> Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research Vitamin D dependent rickets type 2: a case-based review of patient with alopecia and rickets
A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
research "Curly" Wood and Tiger Tails
Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
research Granular Parakeratosis of the Eccrine Ostium: A Case Report
Accurate diagnosis of granular parakeratosis is crucial for effective treatment and improvement.
research Rippled‐pattern trichomatricoma
A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
research Epidermoid Cyst of the Ear Lobule in Adult
Adult earlobe can have a benign cyst that is usually removed by surgery.
research Influence of Atopic Dermatitis on the Dermoscopic Phenotype of Positive Patch Test Reactions: A Prospective Comparative Study
Atopic dermatitis affects the appearance of skin reactions, making certain features more common and improving diagnostic accuracy with dermoscopy.
research New clinico‐genetic classification of trichothiodystrophy
A new classification for trichothiodystrophy helps identify genetic causes and potential treatments.
research Enteropathica Acrodermatitis Complicated by Necrotising Fasciitis in an Infant Admitted to the Paediatric Emergency Department of the Gabriel Touré University Hospital
A 7-month-old girl with a rare skin disorder died because diagnosis was delayed.
research ROBERTSONIAN TRANSLOCATION PATIENT WITH RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE
Robertsonian translocation can cause recurrent miscarriages.
research Corneodesmosin: Structure, Function and Involvement in Pathophysiology
Corneodesmosin is essential for skin and hair health, and its dysfunction can lead to skin and hair disorders.
research Clinical and trichoscopic features of early congenital syphilis: a single-center cross-sectional study
Trichoscopy can help diagnose early congenital syphilis in newborns.
research Dynamic Plasticity of Axons within a Cutaneous Milieu
Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
research An unusual anatomical colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo in a child, and improvement during treatment with topical prostaglandin E2
Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Dermoscopy of discoid lupus erythematosus: Report of two cases
Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.