research Building Models for Keratin Disorders
Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
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A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
research P5 Assembly of hair keratins in thansfected cultured cells
research Location of keratin-associated proteins in developing fiber cuticle cells using immunoelectron microscopy
Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.
research Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati features on light and electron microscopy
Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
research Eruptive vellus hair cyst syndrome or exuberant atypical keratosis pilaris?
research Spiny Keratoderma
Spiny keratoderma is a rare skin condition with small spines on palms and soles, possibly linked to abnormal hair formation.
research Immunohistochemical demonstration of keratins in the epidermal layers of the Malayan pangolin (Manis javanica), with remarks on the evolution of the integumental scale armour
Keratins in Malayan pangolins vary by region, suggesting scales evolved from the tail towards the head.
research Expression of the hair stem cell-specific keratin 15 in pilar tumors of the skin.
K15 staining helps distinguish basal cell carcinoma from trichoepithelioma.
research Granular Parakeratosis of the Eccrine Ostium: A Case Report
Accurate diagnosis of granular parakeratosis is crucial for effective treatment and improvement.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Uncommon Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris of the Scalp: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Features and Review of the Literature
Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Histochemical observations of lectin-binding sites and keratin distribution in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe.
Tumor cells in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe resemble hair follicle cells.
research Follicular keratotic diseases: a retrospective study of 50 cases in a tertiary care center of rural South India with dermoscopy and histopathology evaluation
Keratosis pilaris is common in young females, and dermoscopy helps diagnose it accurately.
research Porokeratotic adnexal ostial naevus: review on the entity and therapeutic approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Nilotinib-induced generalized keratosis pilaris: Report of a rare case
Nilotinib can cause generalized keratosis pilaris.
research Pili Annulati
The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
research Rippled‐pattern trichomatricoma
A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
research Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus: a report of two cases and review of the literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research Pachyonychia Congenita-Associated Alopecia. A Microscopic Analysis Using Transverse Section Technique
PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
research Kerion Celsi caused by Microsporum gypseum in a Chinese child, a case report
A Chinese boy's scalp infection from a guinea pig was cured with medication.
research Acidic and basic hair/nail ("hard") keratins: their colocalization in upper cortical and cuticle cells of the human hair follicle and their relationship to "soft" keratins.
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research Nonscarring Alopecias
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 Unilateral keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei mimicking follicular mucinosis
A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
research Clinicopathological features and expression of four keratins (K10, K14, K17 and K19) in six cases of eruptive vellus hair cysts
Eruptive vellus hair cysts likely originate from the infrainfundibulum and sebaceous duct.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A report of a case with delayed onset alopecia and onychodystrophy
DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
research Intracorneal vacuoles in skin diseases with parakeratotic hyperkeratosis in the dog: a retrospective light‐microscopy study of 111 cases (1973–2000)
Intracorneal vacuoles are common in parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, especially with more parakeratosis.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion) Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis.
Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.