Research Snippets: Dermatological Genetics and Conditions
July 2005
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
”
EDAR gene autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia keratinocytes Propionibacterium acnes coproporphyrin III proinflammatory cytokines keratin 10 recessive epidermolytic hyperkeratosis Human endogenous retroviruses psoriatic lesions calcipotriol vitamin D3 analogue atrophic telogen effluvium HED P. acnes HERVs psoriasis vitamin D3 chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Studysummary New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.
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