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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch A General Paediatric Approach to Ankyloblepharon–Ectodermal Dysplasia–Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome in Infancy: A Case Report
Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing ectodermal dysplasia syndromes, and new therapies may help improve skin issues.
research A homozygous missense mutation in the fibroblast growth factor 5 gene is associated with the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome presenting as patchy hypotrichosis – clinico-trichoscopic correlation
Early recognition of loose anagen hair syndrome is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
research Progranulin, a secreted tumorigenesis and dementia-related factor, regulates mouse hair growth
Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
research A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome)
Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
research DSG4 Gene Variants as a Cause of Hypotrichosis in the Child with Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Case
Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
research Airway Involvement in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle Syndrome: A Novel Clinical Manifestation
Airway issues can occur in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome and can be managed with minimally invasive procedures.
research Insights learned from L457(3.43)R, an activating mutant of the human lutropin receptor
The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
research A Novel Missense Mutation Affecting the Human Hairless Thyroid Receptor Interacting Domain 2 Causes Congenital Atrichia
A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
research Low-sulfur hair syndrome associated with UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure
Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
research Primary High‐Grade Ovarian Sertoli–Leydig Cell Tumor With Bilateral Adnexal Involvement in a Patient Diagnosed With Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome
Consider Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome patients with adnexal masses.
research A 9-month-old infant with severe scalp dermatosis
The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
research Clinical, Hormonal, Behavioral, and Genetic Characteristics of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome in a Brazilian Cohort: Five Novel Mutations in the Androgen Receptor Gene
Five new mutations in the androgen receptor gene were found, helping to understand androgen insensitivity syndrome better.
research A nonsense variant in KRT31 is associated with autosomal-dominant monilethrix
A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Adrenoleukodystrophy: A Rare Case Report
Early diagnosis and genetic counseling are crucial for managing adrenoleukodystrophy.
research Kallmann's syndrome: skeletal and psychological aspects of late diagnosis.
Hormonal therapy is essential in late-diagnosed Kallmann's syndrome to prevent bone issues.
research Trichothiodystrophy -A Case Report-
Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
research Olmsted syndrome
Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
research Lanceolate Hair (lah): A Recessive Mouse Mutation with Alopecia and Abnormal Hair
Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
research Monilethrix unveiled by initial androgenetic alopecia.
An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
research Ectoderm-Targeted Overexpression of the Glucocorticoid Receptor Induces Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Overexpression of the glucocorticoid receptor in mice causes developmental defects similar to ectodermal dysplasia.
research G4, is a new transgenic mouse model for the polycystic ovaries syndrome
Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
research A gene for monilethrix is closely linked to the type II keratin gene cluster at 12q13
Monilethrix is linked to a gene cluster on chromosome 12.
research BG01 Confirming small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E as a cause of nonsyndromic hypotrichosis
The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
research The effect of gonadoliberin analog treatment in precocious puberty on polycystic ovarian syndrome prevalence in adulthood
Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.
research Expanding the Nude SCID/CID Phenotype Associated with FOXN1 Homozygous, Compound Heterozygous, or Heterozygous Mutations
FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
research Unilateral Straight Hair—A Symptom of Acquired Horner's Syndrome in a Neonate
A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
research Monilethrix: A Novel Mutation (Glu402Lys) in the Helix Termination Motif and the First Causative Mutation (Asn114Asp) in the Helix Initiation Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb6
New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.