research Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the KRT82 promoter region modulate irregular thickening and patchiness in the dorsal skin of New Zealand rabbits
Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
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research Zoonotic Majocchi's Granuloma of the Vulva.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
research Identification of Novel Mutations in Basic Hair Keratins hHb1 and hHb6 in Monilethrix: Implications for Protein Structure and Clinical Phenotype
New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
research Localization of varicella-zoster virus nucleic acids and proteins in human skin
The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.
research Increased Vibrissa Growth in Transgenic Mice Expressing Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
IGF-1 increases whisker growth in transgenic mice.
research PIGMENTATION OF HAIR ON TRANSPLANTED SKIN IN HOODED RATS
Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.
research Congenital Hypotrichosis in a White-Tailed Deer Fawn from South Dakota
A deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing hair.
research Lack of Scalp and Body Hair on an 11-Month-Old Girl
An 11-month-old girl has no scalp or body hair, and the cause is being studied.
research Mechanisms of skin vascular maturation and maintenance captured by longitudinal imaging of live mice
research Conversion of the Nipple to Hair-Bearing Epithelia by Lowering Bone Morphogenetic Protein Pathway Activity at the Dermal-Epidermal Interface
Blocking a specific protein signal can make hair grow on mouse nipples.
research Follicular ichthyosis
The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
research Monilethrix: a keratin hHb6 mutation is co‐dominant with variable expression
A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
research Clinical Snippets
Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
research Establishment and Functional Characterization of Immortalized Rabbit Dermal Papilla Cell Lines
Researchers created a stable rabbit cell line for hair research that doesn't age quickly or become cancerous.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: November 2017
Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
research Human dermal stem cells differentiate into functional epidermal melanocytes
Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
research Kerion celsi due to Microsporum audouinii: a severe form in an immunocompetent girl
A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
research Msx2 Supports Epidermal Competency during Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis
The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.
research Transcriptome sequencing reveals the expression profiles of lncRNAs and mRNAs in goat skin tissues with different types of wool coats
The study identified key genes and pathways that influence goat wool quality and growth.
research Foxc1 reinforces quiescence in self-renewing hair follicle stem cells
Foxc1 helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive, preventing hair loss.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases
Goats can have various genetic skin diseases affecting hair, skin, and thyroid function.
research X-linked Recessive Ectodysplasin A Mutations Induced Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Severe Atopic Dermatitis Successfully Treated with Dupilumab
Dupilumab effectively treats severe skin issues in a rare genetic disorder.
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 Dermal EZH2 simultaneously orchestrates dermal differentiation and epidermal proliferation during murine skin development
Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell growth and differentiation in mice.
research Follicular vitiligo: A rare clinical variant of a common entity
Follicular vitiligo causes hair to gray without skin color loss.
research Topically Applied Nicotinamide Inhibits Human Hair Follicle Growth Ex Vivo
Nicotinamide applied to the scalp can slow down hair growth.
research Paint brush hair: a case report
Shaving and avoiding brushing improved the patient's beard hair condition.
research Dermal Papilla Cells from Human Hair Follicles Express mRNA for Retinoic Acid Receptors in Culture
research Pellagrous dermatitis: a forgotten entity
Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
research Piggyback‐Acquired Hypertrichosis
A baby girl grew extra hair from contact with her grandfather's hair medicine, but it went away after stopping exposure.