research Monilethrix: Mutational Hotspot in the Helix Termination Motif of the Human Hair Basic Keratin 6
Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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New findings on hair keratin, wound healing, and skin blistering were presented.
research Keratosis Pilaris Is a Keratinization of Hair Follicles
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
research New Proposed Classification for Psychodermatosis Based on the Complex Interaction Between the Brain and Skin
Psychodermatosis is reclassified based on brain-skin interaction, dividing conditions into psychogenic and psychosomatic categories.
research Keratin gene mutations in disorders of human skin and its appendages
Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: A close mimicker of alopecia areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
research Different keratin polypeptides in epidermis and other epithelia of human skin: a specific cytokeratin of molecular weight 46,000 in epithelia of the pilosebaceous tract and basal cell epitheliomas.
Basal-cell epitheliomas and the pilosebaceous tract share a unique keratin, distinguishing them from other skin areas.
research Cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers–Danlos syndrome) in a cat
A cat in Turkey had Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, showing very stretchy skin and easy bruising.
research Bilateral Eyelid Pseudoptosis From Lipogranulomas of the Preaponeurotic Fat Pads
Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
research The expanding significance of keratin intermediate filaments in normal and diseased epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Dermatological Conditions in SKIN OF COLOR- A Practical Approach to Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Ectopic hair on the glans penis
A man grew hair on his penis, which is not common, and needed surgery to remove it.
research Epidermoid Cyst with Foreign Body Granuloma Formation in Hip: A Case Misdiagnosed by Ultrasound
Epidermoid cysts can be better diagnosed with ultrasound by recognizing specific features and using clinical information.
research A rare cause of postmenopausal hyperandrogenism
A 71-year-old woman developed male-like features due to high testosterone levels caused by a benign ovarian tumor, which was successfully removed by surgery.
research A guide to diagnosis and management of hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
research Abstracts Presented at the 12th Joint Meeting of the International Society of Dermatopathology, March 4-5, 2009, Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA, USA
Mast cells play a significant role in hair loss conditions like male pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
research Trichothiodystrophy: an ultrastructural study of the hair follicle
Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
research BH03 Lipoedematous scalp occurring in two female siblings: further evidence of a genetic role?
Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
research Cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris-the Cleveland clinic foundation experience on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
research Overexpression of human keratin 16 produces a distinct skin phenotype in transgenic mouse skin
High levels of human keratin 16 in mice cause skin lesions and abnormal skin development.
research A Localized Rash in a 3-Year-Old Child
The child was diagnosed with a skin condition involving inflamed hair follicles.
research Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature
A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
research Differential metabolic adaptations define responses of winner and loser oncogenic mutant stem cells in skin epidermisin vivo
Mutant stem cells adapt their metabolism differently to outcompete normal cells in the skin.
research Concerted gene duplications in the two keratin gene families
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research Localized Acquired Perforating Dermatosis on Scalp Presented With Acute and Diffuse Total Alopecia
Treatment improved scalp conditions and hair loss with no recurrence after 1 year.
research Diffuse partial woolly hair in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation
A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
research Clinical features of non‐classical 21‐hydroxylase deficiency after normal newborn mass screening
Non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be missed in newborn screenings and should be considered in cases of early puberty or virilization.
research 16232 Analysis of androgen excess and association with polycystic ovary syndrome in female-pattern hair loss before 30 years of age
Ankle braces reduce motion, while external focus improves hip and knee movements.
research Other Questions on Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma
Basaloid follicular hamartoma's appearance can be similar to other skin conditions, and diagnosis should consider both the look and behavior of the tumor.