research Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei With Genetic Testing Insights
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30-60 / 494 results research A Rare Case of Woolly Hair with Unusual Associations
The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
research Acanthosis Nigricans and the Metabolic Syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that may indicate a higher risk for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and more research is needed to understand and treat it.
research Werner's Syndrome: Incidental Finding During Pregnancy
A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
research Abstracts
New treatments and diagnostic methods for various animal skin conditions showed promising results.
research Index
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutation in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: Identification of a U2HR Mutation in the Family from the Original 1925 Report
Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
research The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report
The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Rickets: A Case Series in a Family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research Exploring the Efficacy of Testosterone Undecanoate in Male Children with 5α-Reductase Deficiency
Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research A Distinct Gene Close to the Hairless Locus on Chromosome 8p Underlies Hereditary Marie Unna Type Hypotrichosis in a German Family
A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
research Clinical Course of the First Japanese Family with Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Follow-Up Report
The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
research Monilethrix of the Scalp from Almost Normal Aspect to Total Alopecia: Variable Intrafamilial Expressiveness
Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
research Alopecia in Children
Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
research The Role of Leptin in Selected Skin Diseases
Leptin affects skin and hair health and may worsen some skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full impact.
research Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD3, 17β-HSD5, and 3α-HSD3) Inhibitors: Extragonadal Regulation of Intracellular Sex Steroid Hormone Levels
Certain inhibitors can potentially treat prostate cancer and other hormone-dependent conditions by controlling sex hormone levels in cells.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.
research Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.
research Advances in the Genetic Understanding of Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Scientists now better understand the genetics of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, leading to more accurate diagnoses and potential new treatments.
research Hair Loss: A Harbinger of Morbidities to Come
Early hair loss in men and women may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic problems.
research Dermatophytic Disease: Exuberant Hyperkeratosis with Cutaneous Horns
Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
research Congenital Atrichia Associated with Situs Inversus and Mesocardia
A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Paradigm for Disorders of Tissue Fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Efficacy of Dupilumab in Treating Atopic Dermatitis With Recurrent Eczema Herpeticum in a Patient With DOCK8-Deficiency Hyper-IgE Syndrome: A Case Report
Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
research Spontaneous Quick Resolution of Uncombable Hair Syndrome-Like Disease
A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.