research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
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480-510 / 1000+ results research CPC14 Blaschko-linear trichoepitheliomas: unveiling type 1 segmental mosaicism
A rare skin condition in a boy is likely due to a specific genetic mutation pattern.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research Genomic Organization and Amplification of the Human Keratin 15 and Keratin 19 Genes
The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
research Solitary, subcutaneous, fixed, firm, and fast-growing nodule
A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
research An unusual presentation of dermatomyositis: The type Wong variant revisited
A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.
research Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
research Direct cellular reprogramming enables development of viral T antigen–driven Merkel cell carcinoma in mice
Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
research Genomic Characterization of the Human Type I Cuticular Hair Keratin hHa2 and Identification of an Adjacent Novel Type I Hair Keratin Gene hHa5
research A cDNA encoding the human type I hair keratin hHa1
hHb1, hHb3, and hHb6 mRNAs start expressing at the same time in hair follicles.
research Clear cell variant of eccrine porocarcinoma of the hand: A case report
A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
research Case of autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis with compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPH gene at c.742C > A and c.614A > G: The first Japanese case
The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
research Atrichia with papular lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Association Between Interleukin 18 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata in Koreans
Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research P-19 A case of Birt Hogg Dube syndrome presented with parathyroid carcinoma
This is the first known case of parathyroid cancer in a patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome.
research Overexpression of IL-18 in the Proliferative Phase Endometrium of Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: An 84-Year-Old Woman With a Skin Cyst Containing Ziehl-Neelsen–Positive Structures
Basal cell carcinoma may originate from vellus hair cysts.
research Interparietal nodule in a 49‐year‐old woman
A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.
research Hand Pilomatrixoma: A Rare Localization
A rare hair follicle tumor in the hand was successfully removed with no return after four years.
research Two Different Mutations in the Same Codon of a Type II Hair Keratin (hHb6) in Patients with Monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research A Case of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst with Trichoepitheliomatous Change
A young woman had a rare scalp tumor usually found in older women.
research Immunohistochemical localization of fibroblast growth factor 18 in hair follicles of healthy beagle dogs
FGF18 is present in beagle dog hair follicles, mainly in the inner root sheath.
research Paradoxical Effect After IPL Photoepilation
IPL can cause unexpected hair growth in nearby untreated areas.
research Clinical and Molecular Diagnostic Criteria of Congenital Atrichia with Papular Lesions11This paper originally appeared in issue 117:1662–1665, 2001. Following publication the authors indicated that important corrections at page proof were not taken in. To ensure that the paper is published as intended, the editors have decided to reproduce the contents in full.
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
research Genomewide Scan for Linkage Reveals Evidence of Several Susceptibility Loci for Alopecia Areata
Certain genes on chromosomes 6, 10, 16, and 18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
research Case Report: Diffuse Hypertrichosis in the Course of Hepatitis C Treatment by IFN-α and Ribavirin
A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
research Screening for 21-hydroxylase–deficient nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia among hyperandrogenic women: a prospective study
Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression
A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.
research Atrichia with papular lesions in two Pakistani consanguineous families resulting from mutations in the human hairless gene
research Novel small‐insertion mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.