research Monilethrix: A Rare Inherited Hair Shaft Disorder in Siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
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150-180 / 958 results research Disorders of Keratinization
Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
research A New Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex Maps to Chromosome 13q12.12-12.3 in a Chinese Family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
research Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Vitamin D Deficiency in an Adult Sudanese Patient with Sickle Cell Trait
A patient with sickle cell trait and low vitamin D might have lupus, a rare combination that needs more attention.
research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica-Like Eruption in an Infant with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia
A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
research Metreleptin Treatment in a Boy with Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Due to Homozygous c.465_468delGACT (p.T156Rfs*8) Mutation in the BSCL2 Gene: Results From the First Year
Metreleptin treatment significantly improved metabolic health in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy.
research Structure of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 with the Anti-Androgen Drug Finasteride
Finasteride irreversibly affects human steroid 5α-reductase 2, providing insight into its catalytic mechanism and disease-related mutations.
research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.
research Deletion of DNA Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Abrogates Genomic and Nongenomic Functions of Vitamin D
Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of Mucopolysaccharidoses
People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
research ELife Assessment: CaBP1 and 2 Enable Sustained CaV1.3 Calcium Currents and Synaptic Transmission in Inner Hair Cells
CaBP1 and 2 are important for maintaining the activity of calcium channels necessary for hearing in inner ear cells.
research Site of Beige and Leaden Pigment Gene Expression Determined by Recombinant Embryonic Skin Grafts and Aggregation Mouse Chimaeras Employing Sash Homozygotes
Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
research Hair Graying and Loss Induced by Imatinib Mesylate
A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
research Penis Endocrinology
Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.
research The Possible Implication of the S250C Variant of the Autoimmune Regulator Protein in a Patient with Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency: In Silico Analysis Suggests a Molecular Pathogenic Mechanism for the Variant
The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
research Rare Clinical Features of the Ellis Van Creveld Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.
research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
research Acrodermatitis Dysmetabolica Secondary to Isoleucine Deficiency in Infant With Maple Syrup Urine Disease
A baby with maple syrup urine disease improved from skin problems by adjusting his diet to correct amino acid levels.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
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 A Novel Pathogenic Variant of NECTIN4 Gene in a Child With Ectodermal Dysplasia-Syndactyly Syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
research Loss-Of-Function Mutations of an Inhibitory Upstream ORF in the Human Hairless Transcript Cause Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.
research Two Incidental Sibling Diagnoses of Netherton Syndrome in Separate Visits: A Case Report
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
research Immunology and Genetics
The document concludes that Borrelia afzelii causes a skin condition in France, a gene is linked to hair loss in Caucasian women, and various genetic mutations affect skin diseases.
research Targeting Integrin Pathways: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research DSP c.6310delA p.(Thr2104Glnfs*12) Associates With Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, Increased Trabeculation, Curly Hair, and Palmoplantar Keratoderma
A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
research Genetic Screening of Non-Classic CAH Females with Hyperandrogenemia Identifies a Novel CYP11B1 Gene Mutation
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.