research Disease causing homozygous variants in the human hairless gene
New and known mutations in the hairless gene cause a hair loss condition called Atrichia with papular lesions.
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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 A case of localized uncombable hair syndrome
A 4-year-old girl had a rare hair disorder affecting only part of her scalp.
research Clinical and genetic findings in a Chinese family with VDR-associated hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp - is it really a rare condition?
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may not be as rare as previously thought.
research Recessive Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Phenotype Reproduced in Vitro
Fibroblasts from healthy donors can prevent changes seen in recessive epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
research A rare case of Vitamin D dependent rickets type II: a case report
A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
research CDH3 Mutation in Saudi Arabia: A Case of Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions: Dermoscopy to the Rescue
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
research Severe Hypernatremia as Presentation of Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
research Mutations in the hair cortex keratin hHb6 cause the inherited hair disease monilethrix
research Molecular Basis for Hair Loss in Mice Carrying a Novel Nonsense Mutation (Hrrh-R) in the Hairless Gene (Hr)
A new mutation in the hairless gene causes hair loss and skin wrinkling in mice.
research Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disorder causing severe skin issues and requires careful treatment to protect the skin barrier.
research Deregulated expression of E2F1 induces hyperplasia and cooperates with ras in skin tumor development
Overexpression of E2F1 can lead to skin tumors and disrupt hair growth.
research Beyond the usual: a case of acrodermatitis enteropathica clinically resembling erythrokeratoderma variabilis
Increasing zinc intake improved skin and hair symptoms in a rare genetic disorder.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Can Dermoscopy Be Helpful?
Biopsy is crucial for accurately diagnosing EPDS to avoid mistaking it for SCC.
research Novel RNF113A Variant Underlying X‐Linked Trichothiodystrophy With Presumed Mosaicism in an Unaffected Mother
A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis (chronic atrophic dermatosis of the scalp and extremities)
Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
research Warty Dyskeratoma Involving Two Adjoining Follicles
A rare scalp tumor involving two hair follicles was successfully removed with surgery, with no recurrence after 7 months.
research Rapunzel Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient: A Case Report of Trichobezoar Causing Intestinal Obstruction
Recognize Rapunzel syndrome in children with unexplained stomach issues for timely treatment.
research Generalized Congenital Hypotrichosis in a Female Rottweiler
A female Rottweiler had a rare genetic condition causing mostly hairless skin.
research Thehairless gene of the mouse: Relationship of phenotypic effects with expression profile and genotype
Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
research Mice humanised for the EGF receptor display hypomorphic phenotypes in skin, bone and heart
Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
research Myodegeneration in EDA-A2 Transgenic Mice Is Prevented by XEDAR Deficiency
XEDAR deficiency prevents muscle degeneration in EDA-A2 transgenic mice.
research Atrichia With Papular Lesions Confirmed via Genetic Testing: A Case Report
Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
research A novel missense mutation (C622G) in the zinc‐finger domain of the human hairless gene associated with congenital atrichia with papular lesions
A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
research Desmoglein 4 Mutations Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis in Humans, Mice, and Rats
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
research Ring-shaped Alopecia on the Scalp in a 3-month-old Infant
The infant's hair loss resolved naturally by 20 months without treatment.
research Alopecia with Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2 A: A Case Report
A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutations in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.