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.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Alopecia in a Novel Mouse Model RCO3 Is Caused by mK6irs1 Deficiency
A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
research The nude gene and the skin
The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
research Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome
Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
research Transglutaminase 5 Expression in Human Hair Follicle
TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
research LOOSE ANAGEN SYNDROME AND LOOSE ANAGEN HAIR
Loose Anagen Syndrome causes easy-to-pull, thin hair, mainly in young girls, and improves with age.
research In vivo formation steps of the hard α-keratin intermediate filament along a hair follicle: Evidence for structural polymorphism
Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
research Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Acne Vulgaris: Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Approaches
Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.
research Catagen in the hairless house mouse
Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
research Tryptophan in human hair: correlation with pigmentation
Men have more tryptophan in their hair than women, and it increases with age and is higher in darker and grey or white hair.
research Valproic Acid–induced Hair‐texture Changes in a White Woman
Valproic acid can cause reversible hair curling and persistent hair thinning.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research HAIR LOSS FROM SEBUM
Certain unsaturated compounds can cause temporary hair loss by affecting hair structure.
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 The future of vitamin D in dermatology.
Vitamin D could be important for many skin functions and synthetic versions may treat various skin diseases.
research Dermatological aspects of the S2k guidelines on Down syndrome in childhood and adolescence
Most skin conditions in Down syndrome are benign and involve dry or thickened skin.
research Localization of Cathepsins B, D, L, LAMP-1 and .MU.-Calpain in Developing Hair Follicles.
Lysosomal proteases and cytoplasmic enzymes help hair follicle cells develop and differentiate.
research Epidermal PPARγ Is a Key Homeostatic Regulator of Cutaneous Inflammation and Barrier Function in Mouse Skin
PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
research Abnormal Wool Growth and Alopecia of Artificially Reared Lambs
Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.
research The diagnosis and treatment of mange in the guinea‐pig caused by Trixacarus (Caviacoptes) caviae (Fain, Hovell & Hyatt, 1972)*
Mange in guinea pigs can be cured with gamma benzene hexachloride washes.
research Dendritic cell migrations involving the pilosebaceous unit in the development of murine skin
Dendritic cells help regulate skin development and hair growth in mice.
research Biomechanics of hair fibre growth: A multi-scale modeling approach
The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
research Anomalous Fluorescence of White Hair Compared to Other Unpigmented Keratin Fibres
White hair has weaker tryptophan fluorescence than other unpigmented fibers, possibly due to UV exposure or unknown substances.
research Follicular porokeratosis: four new cases
Four new cases confirmed the unique features of follicular porokeratosis.
research Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus: A noteworthy presentation
PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
research Defining the complex epithelia that comprise the canine claw with molecular markers of differentiation
Canine claws have complex structures with different keratin types, similar to hair and nails.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Synthesis and cross-linking in the structure and growth of hair keratins
The molecular details of hair growth are not well understood.