Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
10 citations
,
March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
17 citations
,
May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
13 citations
,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery can rebuild muscle and nerve connections, allowing transplanted hairs to stand up like normal hairs.
128 citations
,
March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” November 2022 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” TURP specimens should be checked for various tumors, not just common prostate issues.
136 citations
,
July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
5 citations
,
January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
1 citations
,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
1 citations
,
September 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” WNT10A gene mutations cause short anagen hair syndrome.
December 2001 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” An 18-year-old boy had a harmless skin nodule near his nose with hair and oil glands inside.
2 citations
,
October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” A 25-year-old man had an unusual case of benign skin tumors and hair loss.
16 citations
,
September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
4 citations
,
September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Substance P may play a role in the inflammation seen in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
July 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a common cancer in Indonesia, with risk factors including genetics, diet, and Epstein-Barr virus, and is treated with advanced radiotherapy.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” NIR-II imaging effectively tracked stem cells that helped repair facial nerve defects in rats.
2 citations
,
May 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
352 citations
,
August 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Nestin is found in hair follicle progenitor cells, linking them to neural stem cells.
21 citations
,
March 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vemurafenib therapy can cause hair loss, but clobetasol propionate foam can help regrow hair.
January 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” Gefitinib can cause rare scarring hair loss.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 14-year-old boy has a skin condition called nevus comedonicus, treated with tretinoin cream.
7 citations
,
August 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia on limbs shows permanent inflammatory hair loss, not typical scarring.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old boy was correctly diagnosed with a rare skin condition after initially being misdiagnosed.
May 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be diagnosed by examining facial areas and treated with specific medications to stop its progression.
4 citations
,
September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
1 citations
,
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
June 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A supernumerary nipple was correctly identified using dermoscopy, avoiding misdiagnosis.