research Familial Nonmembranous Aplasia Cutis of the Scalp
Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research A unique insertion/duplication in the VDR gene that truncates the VDR causing hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D-resistant rickets without alopecia
A unique gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets without causing hair loss.
research Case report: Heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 causing typical cerebral autosomal recessive arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy
A heterozygous mutation in HTRA1 can cause severe CARASIL symptoms.
research Diagnosis and treatment of isolated autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
research Localized Hypotrichosis Type 1 Due to Intragenic Deletion of Exons 5-8 in Desmoglein Gene in a Neonate from Indian Family
A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
research Diagnostic dilemma: Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome versus incomplete Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome overlap mixed connective tissue disease
The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
research MULTIPLE DEFECTS OF THE HAIR SHAFT IN NETHERTON'S DISEASE.
Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
research Atrichia with Papular Lesions in a Chinese Family Caused by Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations and Literature Review
New genetic mutations causing hair loss were found in a Chinese family.
research 572 Defining chronic wound types in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients for clinical outcome assessment
The conclusion is that differentiating wound types in RDEB patients is important for clinical trials and understanding the disease.
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis: Report of a New Cases and Literature Review
DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
research The articulations of Adam's rib with the lower urinary tract
The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
research Muscle weakness of the lower limbs after epidural anesthesia in a pregnant woman with undiscovered systemic lupus erythematosus
Undiagnosed lupus can cause severe complications after epidural anesthesia, leading to muscle weakness and potentially death.
research Discreet monilethrix: De novo mutation on the example of polish families
A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
research Hutchinson-gilford progeria syndrome and its relevance to cardiovascular diseases and normal aging.
Research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome could help understand normal aging and heart disease.
research Loss‐of‐function of Endothelin receptor type A results in Oro‐Oto‐Cardiac syndrome
A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
research Sequence of the intron/exon junctions of the coding region of the human androgen receptor gene and identification of a point mutation in a family with complete androgen insensitivity.
A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
research Epidermal expression of the truncated prelamin A causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: effects on keratinocytes, hair and skin
Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
research An autosomal recessive nonsense variant in the EGFR gene induces perinatal lethality in “Blonde d'Aquitaine” calves
A genetic variant in "Blonde d'Aquitaine" calves causes death at birth due to a missing protein.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Caused by Distal Truncation of BPAG1-e: An Intermediate Generalized Phenotype with Prurigo Papules
A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
research A 25-year-old female with a variable presentation of MCTD-A case report
Careful diagnosis and management of MCTD are crucial due to potential severe complications.
research S3507 GI Bleed Leading to Discovery of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
research Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia: unique histopathological findings in skin lesions
The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica – diagnostic challenges
Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
research Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ): a mouse model for human hair disorders [In Process Citation]
The lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice helps understand human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
research P050 Rapidly worsening subcutaneous oedema in a young boy: a case of juvenile dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis can worsen quickly and needs strong treatment.
research Mapping of monilethrix to the type II keratin gene cluster at chromosome 12q13 in three new families, including one with variable expressivity
Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
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 KRT16 wt Allele
Mutations in the KRT16 gene can cause skin and nail disorders.
research Experience of intravenous calcium treatment and long-term responses to treatment in a patient with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets resulting from a novel mutation
Intravenous calcium therapy is a safe and effective treatment for a rare type of rickets.