research Isolated autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis: genetics, pathogenesis and therapies
Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Mutations in the helix termination motif of mouse type I IRS keratin genes impair the assembly of keratin intermediate filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research 197 A novel splice site mutation in LIPH identified in a Japanese patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair
Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
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 Cirmcumscribed juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris in a 5-year-old-girl treated with topical keratolytic and steroid
A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
research Characterizing Disease Features and Other Medical Diagnoses in Patients With Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
PRP patients show varied symptoms and need more research to understand related conditions.
research Novel D323G mutation of DSG 4 gene in a girl with localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis clinically overlapped with monilethrix
A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
research Dermatoscopy case of the month: Trichodysplasia spinulosa
A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
research A case of familial trichomegaly with synophrys in association with loose anagen syndrome
A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
research Co-Occurrence of Pityriasis Amiantacea and Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Leukaemia Cutis of the Scalp
A rare scalp condition can occur due to leukemia affecting the skin.
research [Association of a pediatric bullous eruption, cutaneous and muscular atrophy, hyperpigmentation and dysmorphism. A new entity?].
The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Localized Scleroderma morphea-like in a cat.
The cat's skin condition was resistant to treatment and did not improve.
research Mapping of monilethrix to the type II keratin gene cluster at chromosome 12q13 in three new families, including one with variable expressivity
Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions: a rare cause of irreversible childhood alopecia
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
research A Missense Mutation in the Cadherin Interaction Site of The Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Monilethrix unveiled by initial androgenetic alopecia.
An 11-year-old girl with hair thinning was diagnosed with monilethrix and early androgenetic alopecia.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research A 10 Mb duplication in chromosome band 5q31.3–5q33.1 associated with late-onset lipodystrophy, ichthyosis, epilepsy and glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research T Cell Immunodeficiency, Congenital Alopecia, and Nail Dystrophy
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research What Syndrome Is This?
Monilethrix Syndrome causes fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily and needs early diagnosis for better care.
research Novel Hairless Mutations in Two Kindreds with Autosomal Recessive Papular Atrichia
New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
research Localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa with R795X mutation
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing rare genetic disorders like this localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
research Linear morphea alopecia: New trichoscopy findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
research 증례 : 모발의 황 농도 감소를 보인 모발유황이영양증
A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy due to low sulfur levels in her hair.
research Mutations in KLHL24 Add to the Molecular Heterogeneity of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause skin blistering in epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
research Monilethrix with Acitretin
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.