research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research Ichthyosis follicularis alopecia and photophobia syndrome:Transient improvement with oral isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
research Misdiagnosed dermatophytosis
Misdiagnosed skin infections led to ineffective treatments and serious complications.
research Msx2 deficiency in mice causes pleiotropic defects in bone growth and ectodermal organ formation
Msx2 deficiency in mice leads to bone growth and organ development problems.
research Child with De Novo t(1;6)(p22.1;p22.1) translocation and features of ectodermal dysplasia with hypodontia and developmental delay
A chromosomal change may cause ectodermal dysplasia and developmental issues in a child.
research Genetically determined metabolites in allergic conjunctivitis: A Mendelian randomization study
Eight blood metabolites are linked to causing allergic conjunctivitis, offering new ways to predict and treat it.
research Update on detection, morphology and fragility in pili annulati in three kindreds
Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
research Evaluation of trichoscopic features in female pattern hair loss
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
research Functionally enhanced placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibit adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts with Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can reduce fat cell formation in eye disease.
research Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
research Methimazole, Carbimazole, and Congenital Skin Defects
Methimazole may cause skin defects in babies if taken during pregnancy.
research Monilethrix – Case report of a rare disease
Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
research Quantitative assessment of female pattern hair loss
Computer-aided imaging system helps measure balding area in female pattern hair loss.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Pitfalls of mapping a large Turkish consanguineous family with vertical monilethrix inheritance.
A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
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 Pilomatricoma in Syndromic Contexts: A Literature Review and a Report of a Case in Apert Syndrome
Pilomatricomas are often linked to genetic syndromes, especially Apert syndrome, and genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosis.
research The trichoscopic features of hair shaft anomalies induced by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: A case series
EGFR inhibitors often cause dry, brittle hair and eyebrow/eyelash changes.
research Dermal Mass Aspirate from a Persian Cat
The Persian cat has a skin infection caused by a fungus, treatable with antifungal medication.
research Management of Intraocular Foreign Bodies
Prompt treatment of intraocular foreign bodies is crucial to prevent blindness and improve outcomes.
research A Missense Mutation in the Cadherin Interaction Site of The Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
research Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost is effective for growing longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes.
research Trichogram findings in pemphigus patients
Hair changes may indicate disease activity in pemphigus patients.
research Case report: A novel splice-site mutation of MTX2 gene caused mandibuloacral dysplasia progeroid syndrome: the first report from China and literature review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research Scraggly, a new hair loss mutation on mouse Chromosome 19
The scraggly mutation causes hair loss and skin defects in mice.
research Moth eaten alopecia as the only manifestation of syphilis: a case from Nepal
Moth-eaten hair loss can be a sign of syphilis.
research A study of phenotypic correlation with the genotypic status of HTM regions of KRTHB6 and KRTHB1 genes in monilethrix families of Indian origin
A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
research Pseudopili Annulati in a Dark‐Haired Individual: A Light and Electron Microscopic Study
A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
research Dermoscopy Research—An Update
Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.