research At the Root: Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Large-Scale, Multicenter, Prospective Registry Study of Ripretinib in Advanced GIST: A Real-World Study from China
Ripretinib is effective and safe for treating advanced GIST in Chinese patients, particularly for non-gastric GISTs.
research Quantification of mast cells in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Mast cells may significantly contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research New CDH3 mutation in the first Spanish case of hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy, a case report
A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
research 42357 Bullous pemphigoid presenting as erythema multiforme-like targetoid lesions
Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
research Clinical Snippets
A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
research Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides with Skewed T-cell Receptor CDR3 Motif: Suggestive of Lipid-antigen Selection?
Lipid-antigen stimulation may play a role in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
research Multimodal therapeutic approach for a severe case of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis from procedural interventions to targeted therapies
Trametinib can effectively treat severe kaposiform lymphangiomatosis when other treatments fail.
research Natural course of epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation in a Japanese family with the p.P25L mutation in KRT 5
The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia amalgamated with alopecia areata: immunologic findings
The patient with both scarring and non-scarring hair loss showed complex immune reactions and improved with steroid treatment.
research 1421 Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma–leg type masquerading as a mucocele
An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.
research Identification of a Novel MPL Loss of Function Mutation in a Patient with Cyclic Thrombocytopenia and Characterization of This Syndrome
A new gene mutation may cause cyclic thrombocytopenia by affecting platelet production.
research BH02 Overcoming genetic drivers in alopecia areata: hair regrowth in a patient with the AIRE gene mutation treated with ruxolitinib
Ruxolitinib helped a woman with a genetic mutation regrow her hair and improved her health.
research Tricotiodistrofia. Reporte de un caso
A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
research Case of epidermolytic ichthyosis (bullous congenial ichthyosiform erythroderma) with a novel L157P mutation in KRT10 complicated by hypercalcemia
A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
research Homozygous Deletion in CDH3 and Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
research Recurrent E413K Mutation of hHb6 in a Japanese Family with Monilethrix
The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
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 Dyad of infantile cutaneous and thymic Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Is it rare?
Thymic LCH may be underdiagnosed, so thymic ultrasound should be considered in infants with cutaneous LCH.
research Alopecia areata totalis bei 19-jähriger Patientin mit Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser-Syndrom (MRKHS)
A 19-year-old with MRKHS developed complete hair loss, and treatment options were discussed.
research Case Report: Successful treatment of pediatric alopecia universalis with ritlecitinib after failure of baricitinib
Ritlecitinib successfully treated a child's alopecia universalis after baricitinib failed.
research Expanding the Senior-Løken syndrome spectrum: Combined Rothmund-Thomson features unveil the distinct Teelwani Syndrome phenotype
A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.
research MITF E318K naevus phenotype: the modifying role of MC1R Red Hair Variants
research A Mosaic Hotspot PLCD1 Variant, Detectable in Blood‐Derived DNA, Associated With Nevus Trichilemmocysticus
A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia
A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
research Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?
A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Novel compound heterozygous cadherin 3 mutations in hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy
Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature
CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.