research Recently Identified Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa
Three new types of a skin blistering disease were found, caused by specific gene mutations.
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research Hair follicle development and related gene and protein expression of skins in Rex rabbits during the first 8 weeks of life
Rex rabbits' hair follicles develop dynamically in the first 8 weeks, with key genes and proteins changing over time.
research The role of versican in the skin ECM and its interaction with hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
research Association between EGF and EGFR Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Alopecia Areata in the Korean Population
Certain gene variations in EGF and EGFR may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research The Relation of the SHBG Gene Polymorphism (rs1799941) with PCOS in a Group of Iraqi Women
Certain changes in the SHBG gene may increase the risk of PCOS in Iraqi women.
research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors
Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.
research Genetic Ablation of the CDP/Cux Protein C Terminus Results in Hair Cycle Defects and Reduced Male Fertility
Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
research Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge do not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration after Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy
Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Two Incidental Sibling Diagnoses of Netherton Syndrome in Separate Visits: A Case Report
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Pilomatrixoma of the Forearm in an Elderly Male
Pilomatrixoma should be considered for nodular lesions in adults.
research Hypotrichosis congenita (KRT71 mutation) in Hereford cattle in Uruguay
A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
research Genetic Fate Mapping Using Site-Specific Recombinases
The document concludes that careful design of genetic fate mapping experiments is crucial for accurate cell lineage tracing in mice.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
research Understanding Cancer Cells of Origin in Cutaneous Tumors
The document concludes that identifying the specific cells where skin cancers begin is important for creating better prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research Supplementary Methods, Tables 1-2 and Figures from Tumor Stroma–Derived Wnt5a Induces Differentiation of Basal Cell Carcinoma of <i>Ptch</i>-Mutant Mice via CaMKII
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino-Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Diseases associated with hidranitis suppurativa: part 2 of a series on hidradenitis
Hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to various diseases like obesity, depression, arthritis, and Crohn's disease, but often occurs alone.
research Persistent hair growth during treatment with the EGFR inhibitor erlotinib
Erlotinib can cause persistent excessive hair growth.
research Mutations in the Serum/Glucocorticoid Regulated Kinase 3 (Sgk3) Are Responsible for the Mouse Fuzzy (fz) Hair Phenotype
Mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause fuzzy hair in mice.
research Impaired wound healing in transgenic mice overexpressing the activin antagonist follistatin in the epidermis
Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.
research The “Bald Mill Hill” Mutation in the Mouse Is Associated with an Abnormal, Mislocalized HR bmh Protein
The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.
research Human Hair Keratin‐Associated Proteins (KAPs)
Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research An Autosomal Recessive Form of Monilethrix Is Caused by Mutations in DSG4: Clinical Overlap with Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a severe form of brittle hair and skin issues.
research K25 (K25irs1), K26 (K25irs2), K27 (K25irs3), and K28 (K25irs4) Represent the Type I Inner Root Sheath Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle
K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.