A new method allows detailed tracking of cell regeneration in crustacean legs.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
Finasteride treatment increased blood volume and reduced vessel leakiness in beagle prostates.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
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September 1989 in “Pediatric dermatology” Persistent papular plaques on children's faces need better understanding and treatment.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Skin's uneven surface and hair follicles affect its stress and strain but don't change its overall strength, and help prevent the skin from peeling apart.
March 2013 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A gene called Taqpep affects cat coat patterns like stripes and blotches.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
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February 2019 in “eLife” BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
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May 2008 in “Acta Zoologica” Keratinization in embryos helped vertebrates adapt to land by forming a protective skin barrier.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man developed a rash similar to pityriasis rubra pilaris after starting sorafenib for cancer, possibly due to the drug's effect on skin cells.
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January 2008 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” Treatment with prednisolone and dapsone stopped new blisters and partially healed previous ones.
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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.
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 46 citations
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
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September 2015 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A young woman developed facial bumps before hair loss, which is unusual for her condition.
Aluminum phosphide poisoning can cause horizontal nail grooves and hair loss.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine” The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.
February 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica” Selenium imbalance can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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July 2023 in “Cureus” A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 51 citations
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January 1997 in “PubMed” GABEB is a less severe skin condition caused by a gene mutation affecting collagen, leading to blisters and other symptoms.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A rare skin condition called linear lichen planopilaris caused itchy red bumps and hair loss on a man's face.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” A new gene mutation linked to Olmsted syndrome may increase cancer risk, suggesting the need for ongoing patient monitoring.