research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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780-810 / 1000+ results research A generalized reticulate eruption with scarring alopecia, vulvovaginitis, keratoderma, and 20-nail dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman
Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
research Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle
More research is needed to understand how hair keratins work and their role in hair disorders.
research The pattern and profile of alopecia areata in Singapore – a study of 219 Asians
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people and has significant psychological impacts, especially in males.
research Dermatoses of pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research WNT10A Mutations Are a Frequent Cause of a Broad Spectrum of Ectodermal Dysplasias with Sex-Biased Manifestation Pattern in Heterozygotes
WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.
research Clinical Manifestations of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research The spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in lupus erythematosus—the Italian experience
In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.
research Patterns of expression of trichocytic and epithelial cytokeratins in mammalian tissues
Trichocytic differentiation starts in cells with epithelial cytokeratins, transitioning to trichocytic cytokeratins in hair and gradually in nails.
research Cutaneous Side Effects in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Iressa (ZD1839), an Inhibitor of Epidermal Growth Factor
Iressa often causes skin issues like acne and dryness in lung cancer patients.
research The histopathologic spectrum of psoriasis
Psoriasis skin changes are complex and might need several biopsies for a clear diagnosis.
research Alopecia areata: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and unusual cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
research Selenium Poisoning From a Nutritional Supplement
Taking too many selenium supplements can cause serious health problems like hair loss and fatigue.
research Germline Mutation in ATR in Autosomal- Dominant Oropharyngeal Cancer Syndrome
A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
research PHYSIOLOGIC SKIN CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY
Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
research Comparison of cutaneous manifestations in chronic kidney disease with or without dialysis
Most patients with chronic kidney disease have skin problems, which get worse as the disease progresses, and dialysis doesn't greatly reduce these issues.
research A gene for pachyonychia congenita is closely linked to the keratin gene cluster on 17q12-q21.
Pachyonychia congenita is linked to a keratin gene on chromosome 17.
research FOXN1 Is Critical for Onycholemmal Terminal Differentiation in Nude (Foxn1nu) Mice
The Foxn1 gene is essential for normal nail and hair development.
research The High Prevalence of Skin Diseases in Adults Aged 70 and Older
Most adults over 70 have skin diseases needing treatment, with men more affected than women.
research Prevalence and associated factors of skin diseases in aged nursing home residents: a multicentre prevalence study
Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
research Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Man
Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.
research Experience with oral tofacitinib in 8 adolescent patients with alopecia universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
research Skin Conditions in Figure Skaters, Ice-Hockey Players and Speed Skaters
Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
research Alopecia areata: diagnosis and management
Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
research DISORDERS OF THE NAILS AND HAIR ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION
HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
research Mutations in KLHL24 Add to the Molecular Heterogeneity of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause skin blistering in epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
research Thyroid hormone action on skin
Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
research Involvement of scalp and nails in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.