research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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research Mutation in 5′ upstream region of GCH I gene causes familial dopa-responsive dystonia
A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
research VDAC2 Mediates the Apoptosis of Cashmere Goat Hair Follicle Stem Cells Through the P53 Signaling Pathway
VDAC2 promotes cell death in cashmere goat hair follicles through the P53 pathway.
research Studies of the modulation of MHC antigen and cell adhesion molecule expression on human dermal papilla cells
Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways, with some promoting and others inhibiting cell proliferation.
research Establishment and characterization of five immortalized human scalp dermal papilla cell lines
Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
research High migratory activity of dermal sheath cup cells associated with the clinical efficacy of autologous cell-based therapy for pattern hair loss
Cells that move well may improve hair loss treatments by entering hair follicles.
research Targeting of Skin Antigen-Presenting Cells
Transcutaneous vaccination using nanoparticles can enhance immune responses and reduce basal cell carcinomas.
research [The effect of 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 on cultured human hair follicle cells from a patients with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II with alopecia].
DDR-II hair follicle cells don't respond to 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, aiding diagnosis.
research Trichodysplasia Spinulosa: Rare Presentation of Polyomavirus Infection in Immunocompromised Patients
Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.
research An Unusual Ala12Thr Polymorphism in the 1A α-Helical Segment of the Companion Layer-Specific Keratin K6hf: Evidence for a Risk Factor in the Etiology of the Common Hair Disorder Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
research 268 Use of ultra-fast one-step CK5 ihc for identifying bcc and scc during mohs surgery
A new one-step test can quickly identify skin cancer during surgery.
research Plakophilin 1 suppresses keratinocyte innate immune responses through DExD/H helicases
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris unveiling a case of a new onset hepatitis C infection
A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.
research Prevalent founder mutation c.736T>A of LIPH in autosomal recessive woolly hair of Japanese leads to variable severity of hypotrichosis in adulthood
A specific gene mutation in Japanese people can cause varying degrees of hair thinning in adulthood.
research Analysis of Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Gene Polymorphisms in Alopecia Areata
Vitamin D receptor gene changes don't affect alopecia areata risk.
research 268 Male-pattern baldness and its association with coronary heart disease
Male-pattern baldness has a weak link to heart disease and some related health conditions.
research Uncombable hair syndrome due to maternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 1
A person got uncombable hair syndrome from two copies of chromosome 1 from their mother.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease with Oral Manifestations: A Rare Case Report
VKHD can include rare oral symptoms like discolored teeth.
research Who Am I? Eyebrow Follicles Minimize Donor-Derived DNA for Germline Testing After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Eyebrow follicles are best for accurate genetic testing after stem cell transplants.
research Regulation and Role of GLI1 in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Pathogenesis
GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
research GWASs Identify Genetic Loci Associated with Human Scalp Hair Whorl Direction
Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
research Videocapillaroscopic Pattern of Alopecia Areata before and after Diphenylciclopropenone Treatment
DPCP treatment improved hair regrowth and increased new capillaries in alopecia areata patients.
research Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms are not associated with alopecia areata
Vitamin D receptor gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata.
research Targeting nonmelanoma skin cancer using selective photothermolysis with 595 nm pulsed dye laser: Outcomes of 1080 cases
595 nm pulsed dye laser is a cost-effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with a low recurrence rate.
research Recurrent missense mutations in the hair keratin gene hHb6 in monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research p53‐dependent transcriptional regulation of EDA2R and its involvement in chemotherapy‐induced hair loss
The study concludes that the EDA2R gene is activated by p53 during chemotherapy but is not necessary for chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata
Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
research Hyperpigmentation post laser hair removal in patients taking Vitamin D supplements
Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
research Hot Stuff: Thermal Imaging Aids in Cellulitis Diagnosis
The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.