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Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
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research 307 Phenotypic-genotypic expansion of plectinopathy in a patient with muscular dystrophy and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis
A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research An Australian family with macular dystrophy linked to autosomal recessive alopecia universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
research Fibroblast Growth Factors in Epithelial Homeostasis and Repair
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) help maintain and repair skin tissues, which is important for preventing diseases like inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: efficacy of treatment modalities
Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
research Tofacitinib treatment in a severe pediatric alopecia areata: A case report and a literature review
Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
research Steven Kossards postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia (PFFA)--a therapeutic dilemma.
Current treatments for postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia stop hair loss but don't regrow hair.
research Papular atrichia
An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
research Folate receptor β performs an immune checkpoint function in activated macrophages
Folate receptor β helps suppress the immune system in macrophages and affects cancer growth and hair health.
research A New Case of Trichothiodystrophy Associated with Autism, Seizures, and Mental Retardation
A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
research Loss of Memo, a novel FGFR regulator, results in reduced lifespan
Losing Memo protein shortens lifespan and affects health.
research LB1028 Spontaneous keloid eruption in a patient on dialysis
Spontaneous keloids may be linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in dialysis patients.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
research 588 Skin fibroblast heterogeneity and plasticity are determined by the local niche
Mouse skin fibroblasts vary in function and adaptability based on their environment.
research Solitary fixed drug eruption caused by finasteride
Finasteride can cause a unique skin reaction on the penile shaft.
research Refractory alopecia in lupus treated with tofacitinib — a case-based review
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a lupus patient with alopecia.
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 Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica with Concomitant Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease
MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical and prognostic classification
Researchers found three patterns of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, with Pattern III having the best prognosis after treatment.
research Brazilian Experience of the Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with the Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research A disproportionality analysis of adverse events caused by pexidartinib from the FDA adverse event reporting system
Pexidartinib often causes liver issues and fatigue, especially in women.
research A Neonate with Blisters
The newborn was diagnosed with a rare skin disorder causing blisters, which requires careful wound care and family support.
research Chronic urticaria versus dermatomyositis in a case of T- cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia
The muscle damage was caused by T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia, not dermatomyositis.
research Alopecia frontal fibrosante en hombres: Presentación de dos casos
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasingly affecting men, causing hair loss around the hairline and possibly other areas.
research The Significance of NOTCH Pathway in the Development of Fibrosis in Systemic Sclerosis
Blocking the NOTCH pathway can prevent fibrosis in systemic sclerosis.
research Balance of tofacitinib efficacy and disease flare in the treatment of alopecia universalis: A case report and review of the literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research LB1777 A novel ex vivo model of human hair follicle immune privilege collapse reveals the potential of farudodstat, a DHODH inhibitor, as a therapeutic for alopecia areata treatment
Farudodstat may help treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles.
research Case report: Pseudoporphyria in a 56-year-old man as a result of finasteride intake
Finasteride may cause pseudoporphyria, a blistering skin condition.
research Fibroblast Lineage Switching as the Developmental Origin of Scarring and Target for Regenerating Healing
Mimicking fetal wound environments may enable scarless healing in adults.