research FGF5 is a crucial regulator of hair length in humans
FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch British Association of Dermatologists guidelines on the efficacy and use of acitretin in dermatology
Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
research The molecular pathogenesis of Trichilemmal carcinoma
Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic changes with other skin cancers, suggesting similar causes and potential treatments.
research ADULT (acro–dermato–ungual–lacrimal–tooth) syndrome: A case report from India
Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Review of the Literature
Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to various skin conditions and could be a target for treatments.
research In Silico Characterization and Analysis of Clinically Significant Variants of Lipase-H (LIPH Gene) Protein Associated with Hypotrichosis
Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
research Monilethrix in pattern distribution in siblings: Diagnosis by trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research Biotin and biotinidase deficiency
Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
research Autosomal-Dominant Woolly Hair Resulting from Disruption of Keratin 74 (KRT74), a Potential Determinant of Human Hair Texture
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
research Transglutaminase 3: The Involvement in Epithelial Differentiation and Cancer
TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Research Snippets
New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.
research A Hairy Cituation – PADIs in Regeneration and Alopecia
Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Molecular–clinical correlations in a family with variable tissue mitochondrial DNA T8993G mutant load
Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
research A frameshift insertion in SGK3 leads to recessive hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds: a candidate gene for human alopecia conditions
A genetic mutation in the SGK3 gene causes hairlessness in Scottish Deerhounds and may relate to human hair loss.
research A Homozygous Missense Variant in K25 Underlying Overlapping Phenotype with Woolly Hair and Dental Anomalies
A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
research Challenges associated with the identification of germline variants on myeloid malignancy genomic profiling—a Singaporean experience
Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
research Variant PADI3 in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
research N-terminal functional domain of Gasdermin A3 regulates mitochondrial homeostasis via mitochondrial targeting
Mutations in Gasdermin A3 cause skin inflammation and hair loss by disrupting mitochondria.
research Gsdma3 Mutation Causes Bulge Stem Cell Depletion and Alopecia Mediated by Skin Inflammation
A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
research Genetically separable determinants of hair keratin gene expression
Mutations in the Whn gene affect hair keratin gene expression differently.
research Keratin gene mutations in disorders of human skin and its appendages
Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
research Multiple cyclic nucleotide‐gated channels coordinate calcium oscillations and polar growth of root hairs
Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
research Use of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Dermatological Research
iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.
research Roles of jumonji and jumonji family genes in chromatin regulation and development
Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
research Identification of a preferred substrate peptide for transglutaminase 3 and detection of in situ activity in skin and hair follicles
The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
research CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women
Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.