research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp causes painful, scarring skin lesions on the scalp, mainly in elderly people with sun-damaged skin.
research Alopecia Areata
research TREATMENT FOR ULERYTHEMA OPHRYOGENES WITH HYDROCORTISONE OINTMENT
Hydrocortisone ointment effectively improved eyebrow skin and hair in a 10-year-old.
research Onycholemmal Carcinoma
A rare nail bed cancer was successfully treated with no recurrence after 4 years.
research Alopecia areata: Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography features and dermoscopy correlation
LC-OCT is a promising tool for diagnosing and monitoring Alopecia areata.
research Pityriasis rubra pilaris: a rare inflammatory dermatosis
An 18-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
research Masquerading of trichotillomania in a family with monilethrix
It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
research Syndromic or non-syndromic congenital ichthyosis? A case report of two brothers with ichthyosis but microphthalmia and blindness in only one brother
The brothers have congenital ichthyosis, and the older brother's eye issues are due to different genetic mutations.
research Shared Phenotypes Among Segmental Progeroid Syndromes Suggest Underlying Pathways of Aging
Short telomeres may cause symptoms like hair loss and osteoporosis, offering insights into aging.
research Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Recent advances in congenital ichthyoses
New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin
OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: Unexplained Hair Loss—1 Boy, 2 Cats, and 1 Dog
The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
research Trichoscopy in genetic hair shaft abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
research Prepubertal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD in children may not depend on androgens and should be treated with anti-inflammatory measures and minoxidil.
research The spotted lunula
Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome in two patients with epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type
Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
research Dermatoscopy of hair shaft disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Atrichia with papular lesions resulting from a novel homozygous missense mutation in the hairless gene
A new genetic mutation in the hairless gene causes a rare hair loss disorder.
research Symmetrical acrokeratoderma: A peculiar entity in China? Clinicopathologic and immunopathologic study of 34 new cases
Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
research Unleashing the Furry Beast: Exploring the Fascinating World of Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa
Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
research Case report: Dermatosis neglecta mimicking pemphigus foliaceus in association with obsessive–compulsive disorder
Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
research Acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a prepubertal boy
A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
research Isolated Nail Lichen Planus in an Indian Boy
Early diagnosis and treatment of nail lichen planus in children can prevent permanent nail damage.
research Premature termination of hair follicle morphogenesis and accelerated hair follicle cycling in Iasi congenital atrichia (fzica) mice points to fuzzy as a key element of hair cycle control
The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
research FOXN 1 Duplication and Congenital Hypertrichosis
FOXN1 duplication can cause excessive hair growth.
research Early Skin Biopsy in Conradi‐Hünermann‐Happle Syndrome (X‐Linked Dominant Chondrodysplasia Punctata)
Early skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome.
research Paint brush hair: a case report
Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.