research Classic versus non‐classic: A survival Kit for life in the skin
Melanocytes in different body areas have evolved to perform specific functions based on their location.
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research Papular atrichia
An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
research Two familial cases of Olmsted-like syndrome with a G573V mutation of theTRPV3gene
A new genetic mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes Olmsted-like syndrome in a Mongolian family.
research Surgical Management of Leukotrichia
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
research A syndrome of congenital ichthyosis, mental retardation, myopathy and anemia in dizygotic twin sisters
The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
research The skin of primates. XLI. The skin of the silver marmoset—Callithrix (= Mico) Argentata
The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
research Genetic alterations involved in the expression of the coloring of tortoiseshell and calcial hair in domestic cats males: review.
research Bilateral Eyelash Poliosis with Raccoon Erythema and Hypopigmentation-Contact Follicular Leukoderma
Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
research Preservation of melanoblasts of white hair follicles of segmental vitiligo lesions: A preliminary study
White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
research Multimodal Single-Step Vitiligo Surgery: A Novel Approach
The new surgical technique for vitiligo is effective, safe, and cost-efficient.
research Clinical Case Notes. Lipoid proteinosis: a rare disorder with pathognomonic lid lesions
A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
research Critical Role of ATP-P2X7 Axis in UV-Induced Melanogenesis
ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
research Mice Expressing a Mutant Krt75 (K6hf) Allele Develop Hair and Nail Defects Resembling Pachyonychia Congenita
research Alopecia Mucinosa
Alopecia mucinosa is a challenging condition with unclear diagnosis and treatment.
research Left-sided excess of melanoma occurrence but not of other skin cancers: Additional evidence
Melanoma occurs more on the left side of the body, unlike other skin cancers.
research Microphthalmic-associated transcription factor integrates melanocyte biology and melanoma progression.
Mitf plays a key role in melanoma progression and is linked to disease stage.
research Autosomal Ichthyosis with Hypotrichosis Syndrome Displays Low Matriptase Proteolytic Activity and Is Phenocopied in ST14 Hypomorphic Mice
Reduced matriptase activity causes skin and hair issues in both humans and mice.
research Mucinous Lupus Alopecia with Papulonodular Mucinosis as a Sole Cutaneous Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A rare form of lupus caused hair loss and skin bumps, diagnosed through biopsy, improved partially with treatment.
research Melanogenesis Is Coupled to Murine Anagen: Toward New Concepts for the Role of Melanocytes and the Regulation of Melanogenesis in Hair Growth.
Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
research Reversible cutaneous hyperpigmentation and nails with white hair due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and white hair, but it's reversible.
research A disease-causing novel missense mutation in the ST14 gene underlies autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome in a consanguineous family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Alopecia areata - Vitiligo overlap syndrome: An emerging clinical variant
Alopecia areata and vitiligo can coexist, respond well to treatment, and may have a better prognosis together.
research IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL DEMONSTRATION OF POLY(ADENOSINE DIPHOSPHATE‐RIBOSE) SYNTHESIS IN HUMAN SKIN
Poly(ADP-ribose) synthesis is linked to skin cell differentiation.
research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis
Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
research Alopecia areata‐like pattern: A new unifying concept
research Unraveling the Molecular Mechanism of Bider Marking Formation in Dun Mongolian Horses Through Transcriptome Sequencing
"Bider" markings in Dun Mongolian horses are caused by a complex network of genes and pathways.
research Is increased constitutive skin and hair pigmentation an early sign of puberty?
Darker skin in 10-year-old girls may be an early sign of puberty.
research Melanocyte Subpopulation Turnover During the Human Hair Cycle: An Immunohistochemical Study
Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
research Decreased benzothiazole-type pheomelanin in regrown brown hair in alopecia areata
The girl's regrown brown hair had less of certain pigments than her original black hair.