research The keratins and their disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
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research Atrichia with papular lesions in a Taiwanese patient without hairless (HR) gene mutation
A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica with Concomitant Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Patient with Maple Syrup Urine Disease
MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
research Decision letter: The molecular basis for ANE syndrome revealed by the large ribosomal subunit processome interactome
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
research Filaggrin mutations as an archetype for understanding the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis
Filaggrin mutations are linked to atopic dermatitis and help explain how genetics and environment affect the disease.
research Giant pigmented tumour of the scalp—a diffuse neurofibroma or a congenital naevus showing neurofibromatous changes? Immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies
The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.
research Care of the newborn with ichthyosis
Newborns with ichthyosis need specific care based on their skin type.
research Acquired Idiopathic Generalized Anhidrosis and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Possible Evidence for a Shared Autoimmune Pathogenesis
research Supplementary Material for: Case report - Hair shaft normalization and hair growth in SPINK5-syndromic epidermal differentiation disorder (Netherton syndrome) while on treatment with dupilumab: a novel therapeutic approach for Trichorrhexis invaginata
Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
research TRACHYONYCHIA ASSOCIATED WITH ALOPECIA AREATA AND SECONDARY ONYCHOMYCOSIS
An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
research Isochromosome Mosaic Turner Syndrome: A Case Report
A 20-year-old woman with a rare form of Turner syndrome showed improvement with hormonal therapy and needs comprehensive care.
research Supplementary Material for: Case report - Hair shaft normalization and hair growth in SPINK5-syndromic epidermal differentiation disorder (Netherton syndrome) while on treatment with dupilumab: a novel therapeutic approach for Trichorrhexis invaginata
Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
research 489 Seborrhea-like dermatitis phenotype in the Mpzl3 knockout mice
MPZL3 is crucial for seborrheic dermatitis development.
research Uncombable hair syndrome and beyond
Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
research The Case | Bilateral kidney tumors and lung cysts
A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
research Frequency of neuro-psychiatric dysfunction in anti-SSA/SSB exposed children with and without neonatal lupus
Anti-Ro exposed children had more reported neuro-psychiatric issues, but differences from healthy controls were not significant.
research Collodion baby to bathing suit ichthyosis: A 6-year follow-up
A baby with a skin condition improved with treatment but developed a rare form of the condition affecting only his trunk.
research Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Due to a Frameshift Mutation in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Exhibits Extensive Phenotypic Variability within a Pakistani Family
A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
research Structural Abnormalities in the Hair of a Patient with a Novel Ribosomopathy
The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
research Acne-associated syndromes: models for better understanding of acne pathogenesis
The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
research A rare hair loss in children: Monilethrix
Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
research E58 The rheumatologic masquerader: a case report on SLE-dermatomyositis-systemic scleroderma overlap syndrome
Early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and thorough evaluation are crucial for treating complex overlap syndromes effectively.
research A syndromic extreme insulin resistance caused by biallelic POC1A mutations in exon 10
Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
research Symptomatic zinc deficiency in a full-term breast-fed infant
Zinc supplements and weaning cured a breast-fed baby's zinc deficiency caused by a gene mutation.
research Steroidogenic factor-1 lineage origin of skin lesions in Carney complex syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research Clinical, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Findings in a Case of Short Anagen Syndrome
The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
research Author response: The molecular basis for ANE syndrome revealed by the large ribosomal subunit processome interactome
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
research Pemphigus vulgaris in only one of two monozygotic twins
Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research 0873 Modeling junctional epidermolysis bullosa using tissue-engineered skin substitutes
Tissue-engineered skin substitutes can model junctional epidermolysis bullosa and may help develop gene therapy.