research Generalised Gingival Fibromatosis and Hypertrichosis: A Rare Case of Syndromic Presentation
A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Testosterone stimulates proliferation and inhibits interleukin‐6 production of normal and hereditary gingival fibromatosis fibroblasts
Testosterone increases cell growth and reduces IL-6 in gum cells.
research Emergence of hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: an exploration into the molecular aetiology at both the gene and genome levels
Hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in silver foxes may be linked to errors in the MAPK signaling pathway, influenced by androgens.
research Cyclosporine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris: Misfortunes Never Come Singly!
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
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 Hair Disorders
Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
research Postherpetic Poliosis
A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
research Diseases of Periocular Hair
The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research General Dermatology
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Alopecia triangularis congenita in combination with androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
research Evaluation of the palatal wound healing effect of wound dressing carrying GSK-3 antagonist tideglusib on rats
Tideglusib with hydrogel improves wound healing in rats.
research Comparative study between fractional carbon dioxide laser versus intralesional steroids injection in treatment of alopecia areata
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
research Skin Semiology and Grading Scales
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
research Gerbils
Proper care and diet are crucial to prevent health issues in gerbils.
research Familial congenital generalized hypertrichosis
A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research Finasteride-induced recurrent aphthous ulceration–like lesions: a case report with dechallenge–rechallenge confirmation
Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.
research Subject Index
research Phenytoin‐mediated androgen metabolism in gingival fibroblasts
Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
research Effect of Liquid Protein Diet on Collagen Metabolism of the Gingiva of Young Rats
A liquid protein diet significantly affected young rats' body weight but had little effect on their gingival collagen metabolism.
research Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis Terminalis with Gingival Hyperplasia and a Coarse Face: a Case Report
A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
research Gingival Hyperplasia Secondary to Everolimus Therapy
A woman developed thick gums from everolimus treatment after a kidney transplant.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5alpha-reductase activity in human gingival fibroblasts in response to minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5α-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts: modulatory actions of the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole
Finasteride reduces testosterone conversion, progesterone lessens this, and levamisole enhances finasteride's effect.
research First-in-Human Study to Investigate the Safety Assessment of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Regeneration with Micronized-Gingival Connective Tissue: A Pilot Case Series Study
Micronized-gingival connective tissues are safe and may help regenerate soft tissue around dental implants.
research Drug-associated gingival disorders: a retrospective pharmacovigilance assessment using disproportionality analysis
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
research [Retracted] Mechanism of Anti‐Inflammatory Drugs in the Early Treatment of Oral Gingival Mucosa and Soft Tissue Trauma
Levofloxacin and metronidazole reduce inflammation and speed up healing in gingival wounds.