research 1200 The biology of melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research Linear alopecia in pediatrics: RCM and dermoscopy reveal diagnostic cues
RCM and dermoscopy help identify different types of hair loss in children.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions: a rare cause of irreversible childhood alopecia
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
research A pair of transmembrane receptors essential for the retention and pigmentation of hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
research Ultrastructure of the contrasting types of keratinization seen in the tail epidermis of the laboratory mouseMus musculus
Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
research Clinical and demographic factors associated with nail involvement in adult alopecia areata patients at Al-Kadhmia teaching hospital, Baghdad, 2023
Nail changes in alopecia areata are common and may indicate severity and genetic risk.
research Natural course of epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation in a Japanese family with the p.P25L mutation in KRT 5
The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
research Effects of SLC45A2 and GPNMB on Melanin Deposition Based on Transcriptome Sequencing in Chicken Feather Follicles
SLC45A2 and GPNMB genes help control chicken feather color by promoting melanin.
research Expression of hair keratins in the adult nail unit: an immunohistochemical analysis of the onychogenesis in the proximal nail fold, matrix and nail bed
The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
research Lupus cutáneo crónico
The patient has Chronic Cutaneous Lupus, a skin condition causing plaques and hair loss.
research Superficial angiomyxoma with trichofolliculoma
A rare benign tumor with hair follicle features was found on a man's trunk.
research Focal perifollicular mucinosis of the eyelid presenting as a benign nevus
A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
research Cutaneous Neoplasms in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
research Segmented heterochromia in scalp hair
Iron therapy cured the boy's hair color issue.
research A missense mutation in the type II hair keratin hHb3 is associated with monilethrix
A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research TRICHOSTASIS SPINULOSA
Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
research Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Following Cast Application for Fracture
Increased hair growth after a cast is temporary and harmless.
research P56 Azathioprine-induced alopecia totalis and knuckle hyperpigmentation in a child with uveitis: test before you leap!
Monitor for early signs of azathioprine toxicity and check blood counts regularly.
research Hair shaft miRNA ‐221 levels as a new tumor marker of malignant melanoma
Hair shaft miR-221 levels can help detect malignant melanoma.
research Eyebrow alopecia: centrofacial trichoblastomatosis
Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
research Onychogryphosis by an elastic wire
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in two brothers with pili multigemini
Genetic factors might cause fibrosing alopecia linked to hair shaft abnormalities.
research Case report: Dermatosis neglecta mimicking pemphigus foliaceus in association with obsessive–compulsive disorder
Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
research Weathering of the hairless scalp: a study using skin capacitance imaging and ultraviolet light-enhanced visualization
The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
research AMPK Phosphorylates ZDHHC13 to Increase MC1R Activity and Suppress Melanomagenesis
AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
research Efficacy and safety of microneedling and oral tranexamic acid in the treatment of facial melasma in women: An open, evaluator-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
research Linear lichen planus pigmentosus of the face with histological findings of lichen planopilaris - an uncommon variant of lichen planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research Fabrication and Magnetic Characterization of Cobalt Antidot Arrays: Effect of the Surrounding Continuous Film
Dermoscopy helps dermatologists diagnose different types of hair loss accurately without always needing a biopsy.