research Recurrent pruritic polymorphic lesions associated with weight loss
A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
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research Loss of Dicer in Newborn Melanocytes Leads to Premature Hair Graying and Changes in Integrin Expression
Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
research Matrix Metalloproteinase-19 Expression in Normal and Diseased Skin: Dysregulation by Epidermal Proliferation
MMP-19 may worsen skin diseases by affecting skin growth and inflammation.
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino-Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
research Monovalent antibody-conjugated lipid-polymer nanohybrids for active targeting to desmoglein 3 of keratinocytes to attenuate psoriasiform inflammation
The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
research A mutation in MAP2 is associated with prenatal hair follicle density
A mutation in the MAP2 gene causes reduced hair follicle density, leading to hairlessness.
research Targeted disruption of Bcl‐xL in mouse keratinocytes inhibits both UVB‐ and chemically induced skin carcinogenesis
Disrupting Bcl-xL in mice reduces skin cancer risk.
research Cutaneous adverse effects of BRAF inhibitors in metastatic malignant melanoma, a prospective study in 20 patients.
BRAF inhibitors for melanoma often cause skin side effects, but they can be managed with proper care.
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 Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluation of the Efficacy Melasma Treatment with Oral Tranexamic Acid
Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.
research 1250 Development of an ex vivo human skin explant model to examine candidate gene functions in the hair follicle and epidermis
The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
research Targeted Knockout of β-Catenin in Adult Melanocyte Stem Cells Using a Mouse Line, Dct::CreERT2, Results in Disrupted Stem Cell Renewal and Pigmentation Defects
Removing β-catenin in certain stem cells causes hair whitening and pigmentation issues.
research Untersuchungen der Fremdstoffbindung in permanenten Keratinozyten- und Melanozyten-Zelllinien sowie die Eignung von Primärkulturen aus humanen Haarfollikeln zur In-vitro-Messung der Fremdstoffaufnahme im Haar
Unpigmented keratinocytes absorb substances faster, while melanocytes bind more strongly to melanin.
research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research EVALUATION OF GUT MICROBIOTA IN MELANOMA AND VITILIGO PATIENTS
Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research 568 Novel synthetic melanin nanoparticles improve skin wound healing
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from mutations in the rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) hairless gene
Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
research The Suppression Effects of Fat Mass and Obesity Associated Gene on the Hair Follicle-Derived Neural Crest Stem Cells Differentiating into Melanocyte by N6-Methyladenosine Modifying Microphthalmia-Associated Transcription Factor
The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
research 464 Spatial transcriptomics links gene expression profiles to functional and structural traits of darkly pigmented skin
Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
research Hyaluronate Accumulation and Decreased CD44 Expression in Perifollicular Solitary Cutaneous Myxoma
Reduced CD44 expression may cause abnormal hyaluronate buildup in cutaneous myxoma.
research Melatonin Receptor MT1 is Expressed in Mouse Skin and In vitro Melatonin Treatment Enhances Whisker Growth
Melatonin may help whisker growth in mice.
research Malt1 Protease Is Critical in Maintaining Function of Regulatory T Cells and May Be a Therapeutic Target for Antitumor Immunity
Malt1 protease is essential for regulatory T cell function and could be targeted to boost antitumor immunity.
research Left-sided excess of melanoma occurrence but not of other skin cancers: Additional evidence
Melanoma occurs more on the left side of the body, unlike other skin cancers.
research Effect of Sun exposure-induced ferroptosis mechanisms on pathology and potential biological processes of primary melanoma by microarray data analysis
Enhancing CD8+ T cell function to induce ferroptosis in tumor cells may help treat skin melanoma.
research Hair Matrix Cyst
Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
research Solitary, subcutaneous, fixed, firm, and fast-growing nodule
A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.
research [Nevus comedonicus. A rare skin disease of the hair follicles].
Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
research Merkel cell carcinoma: updates in tumor biology, emerging therapies, and preclinical models
New therapies and trials are needed for Merkel cell carcinoma, a tough skin cancer.