research Monilethrix in three generations
Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch 494 Congenital generalized hypertrichosis with a copy number variation on chromosome 17q24
A girl with excessive hair growth had a genetic change on chromosome 17 that reduced the activity of two genes linked to hair growth.
research Elkonyxis associated with habit-tic deformity: Two case reports
Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.
research Secondary soft tissue revision surgery at skeletal maturity in patients with orofacial clefts
Additional surgeries are often needed to fix facial issues in patients with orofacial clefts.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Clinical features of non‐classical 21‐hydroxylase deficiency after normal newborn mass screening
Non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be missed in newborn screenings and should be considered in cases of early puberty or virilization.
research Two New Unrelated Cases of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant Rickets with Alopecia resulting from the same Novel Nonsense Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and hair loss in two unrelated girls.
research Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia: unique histopathological findings in skin lesions
The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
research More than One Gene Involved in Monilethrix: Intracellular but also Extracellular Players
Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
research GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE IN TWO CHILDREN WITH NONPUSTULAR PSORIASIS
Fox Fordyce disease might be more common in prepubertal girls than thought and can be managed with treatment.
research DHT deficiency perturbs the integrity of the rat seminiferous epithelium by disrupting tight and adherens junctions
DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.
research Ultrastructural skin changes in Egyptian mandibuloacral dysplasia patients with p.Arg527Leu LMNA mutation and in their asymptomatic heterozygotic mothers
The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
research Case 1: Severe acne – not just skin deep
Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: from the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
research The role of P-cadherin in skin biology and skin pathology: lessons from the hair follicle
P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
research Mesenchymal Meis2 controls whisker development independently from trigeminal sensory innervation
Meis2 is essential for whisker development, independent of nerve involvement.
research Syndromic or non-syndromic congenital ichthyosis? A case report of two brothers with ichthyosis but microphthalmia and blindness in only one brother
The brothers have congenital ichthyosis, and the older brother's eye issues are due to different genetic mutations.
research Discreet monilethrix: De novo mutation on the example of polish families
A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
research A Case of Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Caused by a Novel Heterozygous Nonsense Mutation in the TRPS1 Gene
A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
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 Trichorrhexis Nodosa Secondary to Argininosuccinicaciduria
Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
research Identification of compound heterozygous mutations in AP1B1 leading to the newly described recessive keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness (KIDAR) syndrome
Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
research From regenerative dentistry to regenerative medicine: progress, challenges, and potential applications of oral stem cells
Oral stem cells show promise for tissue repair, but more human trials are needed.
research A syndrome of congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, myopathy and anemia in dizygotic twin sisters
The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
research Papillon-Lefévre Syndrome: A Rare Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature
Early detection and multidisciplinary treatment are crucial for managing Papillon-Lefévre syndrome.
research Monilethrix: a typical case report with microscopic and dermatoscopic findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT INHERITANCE OF ALOPECIA CONGENITA WITH KERATOSIS PALMO-PLANTARIS
research Biochemical features of primary cells from a pediatric patient with a gain-of-function ODC1 genetic mutation
A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
research Hair today, toothpaste tomorrow
Keratin could help create enamel-regenerating toothpaste in a few years.
research Gain‐of‐function variants in the ODC1 gene cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with macrocephaly, alopecia, dysmorphic features, and neuroimaging abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.