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 302 Availability of mRNA Obtained from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells for Mutational Analysis in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
research Ichthyosis, Follicular Atrophoderma, and Hypotrichosis Caused by Mutations in ST14 Is Associated with Impaired Profilaggrin Processing
Mutations in the ST14 gene cause skin and hair issues by disrupting important protein processing.
research Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas: mimicry of adnexal development, and mesenchymal‐to‐epithelial transition
Epithelial elements in superficial angiomyxomas are non-neoplastic growths mimicking embryogenesis.
research Dermal β-Catenin Is Required for Hedgehog-Driven Hair Follicle Neogenesis.
β-Catenin is essential for new hair growth after skin injury.
research 0847 The addition of collagen scaffolds to human cell therapy to modify skin identity
Collagen scaffolds in cell therapy can transform skin to be more resilient and pressure-responsive.
research Roles of GasderminA3 in Catagen–Telogen Transition During Hair Cycling
GasderminA3 is important for normal hair cycle transitions by controlling Wnt signaling.
research Epidermal Nevi
Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
research 132 Design of an in vitro skin 3D model mimicking a disruption of the barrier function
Activating the hexosamine pathway can improve skin health and increase hair follicle stem cells.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research Dendritic Cell–Associated MARCKSL1 Regulates Fibroblast Differentiation During Wound Healing
MARCKSL1 is important for wound healing and could be a target to reduce scarring.
research Bilateral nevus comedonicus of the eyelids: An unusual cause of ptosis and ectropion
A rare skin condition caused droopy and outward-turning eyelids in a patient.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Upregulates Production of Supernumerary Hair Cells in Neonatal Rat Organ of Corti Explants
Epidermal growth factor increases extra hair cells in newborn rat ears.
research Netherton Syndrome
A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
research Redox-Responsive Polymer Dot Nanozymes Coordinate Exosome-Mediated Cutaneous Regeneration via Laser-Modulated Microenvironment Remodeling
Polymer dot nanozymes and exosomes, with laser stimulation, speed up wound healing.
research Mode of action of mouse epidermal growth factor on the wool follicles of Merino sheep: an ultrastructural study
Mouse epidermal growth factor temporarily stops wool growth and causes cell changes in Merino sheep.
research Early-stage bilayer tissue-engineered skin substitute formed by adult skin progenitor cells produces an improved skin structure in vivo
Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
research Decision letter: Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen may help prevent skin aging.
research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
research 439 Gradients of Mesenchymal Stiffness Control Sweat Gland Cell Fate Specification During Morphogenesis
Mesenchymal stiffness affects sweat gland cell development.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Localization of Epidermal Growth Factor Immunoreactivity in Sheep Skin During Wool Follicle Development
research Atelocollagen Increases Collagen Synthesis by Promoting Glycine Transporter 1 in Aged Mouse Skin
Atelocollagen boosts collagen production and improves skin elasticity in aged skin.
research A mutation in the hair matrix and cuticle keratin KRTHB5 gene causes ectodermal dysplasia of hair and nail type
A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
research Claudin Expression Modulations Reflect an Injury Response in the Murine Epidermis
Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions
The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Defining the transcriptional signature of esophageal-to-skin lineage conversion
Adult esophageal cells can start to become like skin cells, with a key pathway influencing this change.
research Distinct mutations in human basic hair keratins 1 and 6 cause monilethrix: Implications for protein structure and clinical phenotype
research Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.