research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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research A rare adverse event following laser hair reduction
Laser hair reduction can sometimes cause a rare skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
research Clouston’s syndrome: a rare case report
Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
research Generalized multiple eruptive milia in an infant – An unusual presentation
A baby had a rare case of widespread milia, which was treated and is being monitored.
research Surgical Management of Severe Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris.
Surgery can effectively treat severe eyelid turning out caused by a rare skin disorder.
research Isolated Body Hair Loss: An Unusual Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris
A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
research Scattered Skin Eruptions in a Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A woman with inflammatory bowel disease improved after treatment with ustekinumab for a rare skin condition associated with her disease.
research Multiple and Recurrent Ocular Manifestations in a Patient of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome
Young patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome may have poor vision outcomes despite treatment due to frequent recurrences.
research Keratinocyte differentiation in psoriatic scalp: morphology and expression of epithelial keratins
Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
research POOR WELFARE DUE TO A RARE FUNGAL SKIN DISEASE
Prompt veterinary care and proper diagnosis are crucial for treating rare fungal skin diseases in horses.
research Beyond Expectations
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Plain language summaries
Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research 301 Whole exome sequencing in AA patients identifies a hotspot mutation in the type II hair keratin gene, KRT82
A mutation in the KRT82 gene is significantly associated with Alopecia Areata.
research Persistent Facial and Chest Papular and Pustular Eruption in a Stem Cell Transplant Patient
A 68-year-old man improved after being correctly diagnosed and treated for a skin condition caused by mites, following a stem cell transplant.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Keratinocytes Show Disturbed Mitochondrial Positioning and Activity
Skin cells from people with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex have abnormally placed and less active mitochondria.
research Atrichia with papular lesions in a Taiwanese patient without hairless (HR) gene mutation
A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
research <i>DSG4</i> Gene Variants as a Cause of Hypotrichosis in the Child with Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Case
Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Congenital cataract and slowly progressing facial skin lesions in a 5‐year‐old boy
A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
research Skin features in myotonic dystrophy type 1: An observational study
People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
research Linear Lichen Planopilaris of the Trunk: First Report of a Case
Linear lichen planopilaris can affect the trunk, not just the face.
research Atypical necrobiosis lipoidica of the face
A 36-year-old man had unusual skin lesions on his face without hair loss.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research Solitary Keratoacanthoma of the Scalp: A Case Report
Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
research Generalized trichorrhexis nodosa
The hair disorder was caused by abnormal protein formation, making hair easily damaged.
research Dermoscopy of Graham–Little–Piccardi–Lassueur Syndrome
Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
research Dermatological Manifestations in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Skin issues are common in kids with chronic kidney disease.
research Concerted gene duplications in the two keratin gene families
research Psoriasis patients demonstrate HLA-Cw*06:02 allele dosage-dependent T cell proliferation when treated with hair follicle-derived keratin 17 protein
Psoriasis patients' immune response to a hair protein depends on their specific gene type.