research Uncombable hair syndrome: A case presentation
Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Novel Mutation in theMBTPS2Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
research KNUCKLE HYPERPIGMENTATION AS A PRELIMINARY MARKER OF VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY: A CASE SERIES
Knuckle darkening can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency.
research 008 Development of a Humanized Mouse Model of Vitiligo
research Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed
Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
research The skin of primates. XLI. The skin of the silver marmoset—Callithrix (= Mico) Argentata
The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
research Monilethrix: the use of tricoscopy in clinical diagnosis
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
research Autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance due to a novel KRT86 mutation in a Chinese family
research Hyperactivation of sympathetic nerves drives depletion of melanocyte stem cells
Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
research Gene detection in a family with monilethrix and treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research Segmental vitiligo with confetti-like peripheral depigmentation.
Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
research Nevus Sebaceous
Nevus sebaceous is identified by unique skin changes, including thickened skin, fewer hair follicles, and many sebaceous glands.
research Characterization of a new, inducible transgenic mouse model with GFP expression in melanocytes and their precursors
A new mouse model helps study melanocyte cells using GFP expression.
research Congenital generalized hypertrichosis: the skin as a clue to complex malformation syndromes
Excessive body hair can signal complex health issues.
research Betamethasone actives cultured amelanotic melanocytes derived from outer root sheath of human hair follicle
Betamethasone activates and increases the growth of certain skin cells from hair follicles.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Changes in Characteristics of Murine Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells Throughout Life
Mouse hair follicles age, causing more white hairs due to fewer pigment stem cells.
research Canestick Lesion of Vellus Hair in Netherton's Syndrome
Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
research Surgical Management of Leukotrichia
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
research The “Bald Mill Hill” Mutation in the Mouse Is Associated with an Abnormal, Mislocalized HR bmh Protein
The mutation causes hairless mice due to mislocalized and dysfunctional HR protein.
research An Australian family with macular dystrophy linked to autosomal recessive alopecia universalis
An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
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 A mouse model of vitiligo based on endogenous auto-reactive CD8 + T cell targeting skin melanocyte
A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
research Effects of the Pineal Gland Upon the Hair Cycles in Mice
research The silver locus product (Silv/gp100/Pmel17) as a new tool for the analysis of melanosome transfer in human melanocyte–keratinocyte co‐culture
The new assay can track and measure melanosome transfer between skin cells, confirming filopodia's role in this process.
research An unusual case of increased hair pigmentation in previously grey-white hair
A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
research Light Microscopic Hair Abnormalities in Children: Retrospective Review of 119 Cases in a 10-Year Period
Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
research Paediatric premature greying of hair: Role of homoeopathy: A case report
Homeopathy helped restore normal hair color in a 5-year-old with premature greying.
research Genetic Basis of Pigmentation and Its Disorders
Understanding genes can help diagnose and treat skin color disorders.
research In brief
Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.