research Skin fragility, diffuse ecchymosis and blisters on a yellowish waxy base
A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the Hairless Gene in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
research A 13-Year-Old Boy from Thailand with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome with Coronary Artery and Aortic Calcification and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)
A 13-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition survived a heart attack and improved with treatment.
research A matter of excessive hair growth
A 72-year-old man with sudden taste issues and hair growth was diagnosed with a severe stomach cancer and died within 5 months.
research Multifocal alopecia of the scalp, axillae, and body
A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
research Werner′s syndrome
Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
research ALZHEIMER DISEASE: WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S TRUE?
Alzheimer's may be treated by targeting gut bacteria and inflammation.
research Mycosis Fungoides in Elderly Adults—A Diagnostic Challenge
Diagnosing mycosis fungoides, a rare skin cancer, is difficult in elderly adults and requires careful examination to avoid mistaking it for less serious skin conditions.
research Two Cases of Danon Disease – A ‘Cousin’ of Pompe Disease
Danon disease can be hard to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms.
research Scalp biopsy identifies systemic amyloidosis presenting as isolated telogen effluvium: A case report
A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.
research Novel Mutation in Sjögren-Larsson Syndrome Is Associated With Divergent Neurologic Phenotypes
The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
research A case report of a novel homozygote mutation causing severe Leydig cell hypoplasia: insights in the coexistence of nonsense mutation and polymorphism in the same LHCGR gene locus
A new genetic mutation causes severe Leydig cell hypoplasia, affecting sexual development.
research Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ ): A mouse model for human hair disorders
The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research AORTOCAVAL PARAGANGLIOMA IN VON HIPPEL-LINDAU DISEASE
VHL disease can cause early paragangliomas, needing lifelong monitoring.
research Biallelic HEPHL1 variants impair ferroxidase activity and cause an abnormal hair phenotype
Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
research Autoimmune Diseases and Acquired Von Willebrand Disease in Two Cases of Progeria
Premature aging increases the risk of immune problems and autoimmune diseases.
research An infant with congenital micrognathia and upper airway obstruction was diagnosed as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome caused by a novel LMNA mutation: Case report and literature review
An infant with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had successful surgery to fix breathing issues caused by a new genetic mutation.
research Structural Abnormalities in the Hair of a Patient with a Novel Ribosomopathy
The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
research An X-Linked Gene Involved in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Lesson to Be Learned from Adrenoleukodystrophy
Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
research Localized syringolymphoid hyperplasia with alopecia and anhidrosis
SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
research Localized Primary Cutaneous Nodular Amyloidosis in a Patient With Paraproteinemia
An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
research Diffuse hair loss in Addison disease: A reason for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy screening
Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
research [Striatal involvement on MRI in adrenomyeloneuropathy].
MRI can show unusual brain changes in adrenomyeloneuropathy.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research A 10 Mb duplication in chromosome band 5q31.3–5q33.1 associated with late-onset lipodystrophy, ichthyosis, epilepsy and glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome: Toward Cell-Free Therapeutic Strategies in Regenerative Medicine
The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
research Post-discharge persistent symptoms and health-related quality of life after hospitalization for COVID-19
Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
research Deciphering the function of canonical Wnt signals in development and disease: conditional loss- and gain-of-function mutations of β-catenin in mice
Wnt signaling is vital for cell growth, development, and cancer research.
research Defining the impact of β-catenin/Tcf transactivation on epithelial stem cells
β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
research Treatment of Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.