research Case Report: 8 years old boy with neurofibromatosis type one and Alopecia from KING ABDULAZIZ MEDICAL CITY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD. Saudi Arabia
An 8-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type one also has rare hair and eye disorders.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Identification of Novel Mutations in Basic Hair Keratins hHb1 and hHb6 in Monilethrix: Implications for Protein Structure and Clinical Phenotype
New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
research 092 Novel biallelic RIPK4 mutations cause ectodermal dysplasia with cutaneous syndactyly
New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
research Gastrointestinal polyposis with protein-losing enteropathy, abnormal skin pigmentation and loss of hair and nails (Cronkhite-Canada syndrome)
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis
Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
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 Hair casts or pseudonits
Hair casts, also called pseudonits, are often mistaken for other conditions.
research Novel variant in WNT10A caused short anagen hair syndrome in a Chinese pedigree
A new change in the WNT10A gene caused a condition leading to short hair growth in a Chinese family.
research A novel point mutation of keratin 17 (KRT17) in a Japanese family with pachyonychia congenita type 2: an RNA-based genetic analysis using a single hair bulb
research Hereditary vitamin D rickets: a case series in a family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Two Different Mutations in the Same Codon of a Type II Hair Keratin (hHb6) in Patients with Monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Niacin deficiency increases the sensitivity of rats to the short and long term effects of ethylnitrosourea treatment.
Niacin deficiency makes rats more sensitive to cancer-causing chemicals.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
research Phénylcétonurie de l’adulte : manifestations neurologiques et modalités évolutives
Proper diet management is crucial for preventing severe symptoms in phenylketonuria.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Trichothiodystrophy hair shafts display distinct ultrastructural features
Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
research The urine as a diagnostic key for a homozygous EGFR mutation
A rare EGFR mutation in newborns leads to severe health issues and early death.
research PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in ACTB
A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
research The rare association of congenital glaucoma, giant melanocytic nevus, alopecia, and hypospadias in an Egyptian child with neurofibromatosis type 1: a case report
Consider NF1 in newborns with rare congenital anomalies.
research Pellagrous dermatitis: a forgotten entity
Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) owing to a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor
A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
research High-sulfur protein deficient human hair: clinical aspects and biochemical study of two unreported cases of a variant type of trichothiodystrophy
Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
research Discreet monilethrix: De novo mutation on the example of polish families
A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
research Porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus and porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus: Is nomenclature “porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus” more appropriate?
The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.
research 414 A new form of ectodermal dysplasia caused by mutations in TSPEAR
Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
research Advances in the genetic understanding of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.
research Azathioprine-induced Agranulocytosis and Severe Alopecia After Kidney Transplantation Associated With a NUDT15 Polymorphism: A Case Report
A woman experienced severe side effects from a drug due to a specific genetic variation, suggesting genetic testing could prevent such risks.
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 Sparse Brittle Hair and Bilateral Temporal Alopecia in a Child
A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.