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Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch A new type of pachyonychia congenita.
A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
research Skin Cyst: A Pathological Dead-End With a New Twist of Morphogenetic Potentials in Organoid Cultures
Skin cysts might help advance stem cell treatments to repair skin.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: An 84-Year-Old Woman With a Skin Cyst Containing Ziehl-Neelsen–Positive Structures
Basal cell carcinoma may originate from vellus hair cysts.
research Resident’s Bag
A well-equipped resident's bag enhances clinical skills, preparation, confidence, and learning for junior doctors.
research Painful thickened skin on the soles of the feet
The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
research Dermoscopy of cutaneous adnexal tumours: a systematic review of the literature
Most cutaneous adnexal tumors examined were benign and resembled common skin tumors.
research Folliculosebaceous Cystic Hamartoma with Spindle Cell Lipomatous and Neural Components
A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
research Hair Matrix Cyst
Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
research Calcified Epidermal Cyst on the Neck
Calcified epidermal cysts are rare, hard skin nodules that are best treated with surgical removal.
research Defining pseudofolliculitis barbae in 2001: A review of the literature and current trends
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
research The molecular basis of human keratin disorders
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa as a Potential Subtype of Autoinflammatory Keratinization Disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa might be a type of autoinflammatory skin disease.
research A Mutational Hotspot in the 2B Domain of Human Hair Basic Keratin 6 (hHb6) in Monilethrix Patients
A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
research Hedgehog Signaling, Keratin 6 Induction, and Sebaceous Gland Morphogenesis
Hedgehog signaling is essential for normal sebaceous gland development and affects keratin 6a expression.
research Homozygous Dominant Missense Mutation in Keratin 17 Leads to Alopecia in Addition to Severe Pachyonychia Congenita
A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Comorbid Disorder Biomarkers, Druggable Genes, New Drugs and Drug Repurposing—A Molecular Meta-Analysis
The study found key factors in the cause of hidradenitis suppurativa, its link to other diseases, and identified existing drugs that could potentially treat it.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Off-label uses of retinoids in dermatology
Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
research Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp
The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
research A Hairy Problem
research 1375 Cutaneous adnexal cysts revisited: A novel classification based on morphological and molecular features
The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.
research Expression of androgen receptors in skin appendage tumors: An immunohistochemical study
Androgen receptors are found in some skin tumors but not in hair follicle tumors.
research Proliferating Hybrid Follicular Tumor
A unique type of complex cyst was found on a man's scrotum.
research Multiple pigmentierte Basaliome im Capillitium bei Myotonia dystrophia Curschmann-Steinert
A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
research Multiple desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas with ossification and cholesterol deposition
A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
research Widespread porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus: Clinical features and proposal of a new name unifying porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus and porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus
The term "porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus" is proposed to unify overlapping skin conditions involving eccrine and hair follicles.
research Follicular Hybrid Cyst With Isthmic-Catagen, Pilomatrical, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum Components
A rare neck cyst in a 47-year-old man showed diverse skin cell types and was not linked to HPV.
research COEXISTENCE OF TRICHOSTASIS SPINULOSA AND ERUPTIVE VELLUS HAIR CYSTS
Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.