31 citations
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February 1982 in “Archives of dermatology” Etretinate was effective for certain skin conditions, but caused side effects like chapped lips, dry mucous membranes, and hair loss.
July 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Minoxidil use was linked to a rare eye condition that improved after stopping the treatment.
21 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Changes in genes FGA, VWF, and ACTG1 may contribute to pemphigus vulgaris.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” People with Epidermolysis bullosa have many health problems including poor oral health, which is often neglected due to other medical issues.
10 citations
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February 2021 in “PLoS biology” Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
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June 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 11 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” 1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
11 citations
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January 1977 in “Archives of dermatological research” Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
24 citations
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
36 citations
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June 1988 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” Mouse epidermal growth factor injections in sheep affected wool growth and skin, but saline did not.
July 2017 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Notch signaling stops Merkel cell development, and hair follicles help maintain them after skin injury.
44 citations
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January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
mEphA1 receptor tyrosine kinase is important for skin and hair development and may play a role in certain diseases.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Fungi” Erythema nodosum linked to kerion can be treated effectively with antifungals and steroids to reduce scarring.
Sensory neuron and Merkel-cell changes in the skin happen independently during normal skin maintenance.
11 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
35 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Demodex mites are common in adults and elderly, emerging in children, and require careful diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing MCPIP1 from myeloid cells in mice leads to hair loss and prevents skin tumors but causes pigmented spots.
July 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” 3D cell spheroids can help reduce scars by delivering therapeutic vesicles.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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January 2016 in “PubMed” Understanding how EDC genes are regulated can help develop better drugs for skin diseases.
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.