research Vesicle Formation and Follicular Root Sheath Separation in Mice Homozygous for Deleterious Alleles at the Balding (bal) Locus
A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Piecing together the pigment-type switching puzzle
The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.
research Amelanocytic Anhidrotic Alopecia Areata-like Phenotype After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
research An approach to disorders of pigmentation
The document concludes that pigmentation disorders in animals involve complex interactions between melanocytes and keratinocytes.
research Vitiligo: an evidence-based update. Report of the 13th Evidence Based Update Meeting, 23 May 2013, Loughborough, U.K.
The meeting concluded with optimism about increasing research and better management of vitiligo.
research Ichthyosis vulgaris involving the scalp area affected by androgenetic alopecia.
research Renbök Phenomenon in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Universalis
Psoriasis can cause hair growth in areas affected by alopecia areata.
research Multi-dermatomal unilateral nevus comedonicus along the lines of Blaschko: a rare presentation
A rare skin disorder, nevus comedonicus, can appear on one side of the body following Blaschko's lines.
research Hair Follicle Disruption Facilitates Pathogenesis to UVB-Induced Cutaneous Inflammation and Basal Cell Carcinoma Development in Ptch+/− Mice
Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
research Hypotrichosis congenita of Marie Unna
A 54-year-old woman experienced progressive hair loss starting in adolescence, leading to sparse scalp hair and almost no eyebrows or eyelashes.
research Measurement of Serum Prolactin Level in Vitiligo Patients and its Correlation with Prolactin Gene Polymorphism
Prolactin levels and gene polymorphism are not linked to vitiligo severity but are related to BMI.
research Two females with hair loss
A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.
research SARCOPTES SCABIEI INFECTION IN POMERANIA MIXED DOG
The dog's scabies was successfully treated, leading to improved symptoms and hair regrowth.
research DP18 A mimicker of melanoma on sun-exposed sites
Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
research Schimmelpenning syndrome with dydimosis aplasticosebacea in a one-month-old girl
Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
research Photochemotherapy and Alopecia Areata
Some people with severe hair loss saw hair regrowth after a specific light and drug treatment.
research Poster presentationsSG11 KRT14 pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants beyond epidermolysis bullosa: dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis
KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
research Pigmented Rings With Central Clearing: A Dermoscopic Feature of Melasma
Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
research PSS20 MEDIATION MODELING AND MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ITCH SEVERITY SCORE FROM A PHASE 2B TRIAL OF ORAL CP-690-550 IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO-SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS
CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
research Exploring the frequency and autoimmune associations of lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is rare, mostly affects older women, and is often linked to autoimmune diseases like lupus.
research The immunopathobiology of lichen planopilaris
Immune system failure in hair follicles causes lichen planopilaris, leading to hair loss.
research Premature hair graying: a multifaceted phenomenon
Premature hair graying is caused by genetics, stress, and lifestyle, and affects mental health.
research A case of widespread non‐pigmented hair regrowth in diffuse alopecia areata
A woman with hair loss regrew white hair after taking prednisolone.
research Clinical case of scarring alopecia: pseudopelades of Brocq
Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.
research Research Snippets
New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
research Prenatal diagnosis of a foetus with partial monosomy 4p and partial trisomy 13q
Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children with Alopecia Areata.
research Spangled hair in siblings
Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Follicular Lichen Planus Caused by Wig Use: An Unusual Case of Koebner Phenomenon
Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.