research Isolated autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis: genetics, pathogenesis and therapies
Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
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Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
research P050 Rapidly worsening subcutaneous oedema in a young boy: a case of juvenile dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
research COLOCALIZATION OF ALOPECIA AREATA AND LICHEN PLANUS
Alopecia areata and lichen planus can occur together in children, which is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Expanding phenotype of hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy, and pulmonary fibrosis caused by FAM111B mutations: Report of an additional family raising the question of cancer predisposition and a short review of early-onset poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Follicular mucinosis in association with Sezary syndrome
A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.
research Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy syndrome (APECED) due to AIRET16M mutation in a consanguineous Greek girl
An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
research Sindrom Fahr: Kalsifikasi Intraserebral Patologis
Fahr syndrome causes brain calcification and is managed by treating symptoms and underlying issues.
research Mutational spectrum in 101 patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and breakpoint mapping in independent cases of rare genomic rearrangements
Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
research Alopecia in Patients with Collagen VI-Related Myopathies: A Novel/Unrecognized Scalp Phenotype
People with Collagen VI-related myopathies may often have hair loss and scalp issues.
research Abstracts
The document concludes that misdiagnosis in skin conditions is common, certain treatments can cause allergic reactions, and some skin symptoms are linked to leukemia, especially in certain Japanese regions.
research Acne Syndromes and Mosaicism
Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
research Prevalence of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and mental health conditions among an alopecia areata cohort from a US administrative claims database
People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
research Alopecia areata in a rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)
The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
research Clinical and histological characterization of multifocal, spontaneous, noninfectious alopecia in N orwegian puffin dogs (lundehunds)
Norwegian puffin dogs have a unique type of hair loss that often doesn't get better on its own and responds well to ciclosporin treatment.
research Premature aging and cancer development in transgenic mice lacking functional CYLD
Lack of functional CYLD in mice leads to early aging and cancer.
research GAPO syndrome – Report of a rare case and review
GAPO syndrome causes growth issues, hair loss, missing teeth, and vision problems.
research Raynaud Phenomenon
Most people with Raynaud's won't get serious diseases, but doctors should watch for signs over time; also, quick weight loss can cause hair loss.
research Clinical course of the first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: a follow-up report
The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
research Clinical case of Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada syndrome
Early treatment with corticosteroids improved her eye condition significantly.
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Clinicopathologic Case 2: Multiple Intraoral White Lesions in a 55-year-old Female
The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
research Asymptomatic SARS-COV2 Infection or COVID-19 vaccination effect for severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a 6-year-old girl: case report and review of the literature
COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
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 KID Syndrome: Report of a Case and Support for Its Reclassification as an Ectodermal Dysplasia
KID syndrome should be reclassified as an ectodermal dysplasia.
research NEW CHALLENGE TO CANCER AND LONGEVITY
A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
research Identification of 736T>A mutation of lipase H in Japanese siblings with autosomal recessive woolly hair
The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research Alopecia Areata: A tissue specific autoimmune disease of the hair follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
research Urticaria pigmentosa-like skin disease in a domestic shorthair cat
A cat with severe skin issues improved with dexamethasone and cetirizine.
research Progressive Hair Loss and Myocardial Degeneration in Rough Coat Mice: Reduced Lysyl Oxidase-Like (LOXL) in the Skin and Heart
The gene causing hair loss and heart issues in rough coat mice is still unknown.