research Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome
Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
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research Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia
This report presents the second known case of erythema nodosum without typical associated conditions, which could be linked to mycoplasma infection, although no testing was conducted to confirm this in the patient.
research Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone
This case report describes a woman with Becker's nevus and ipsilateral breast hypoplasia who showed breast enlargement after one month of spironolactone treatment, suggesting a link between hypoplasia and increased androgenic receptor activity.
research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient
This study reports that antiandrogen medication, specifically 50 mg/day of spironolactone, showed an adequate clinical response in treating breast hypoplasia associated with Becker's nevus syndrome.
research Becker's Nevus Syndrome
This article reviews Becker's nevus syndrome, covering its symptoms, causes, and cosmetic treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.
research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
This case study describes a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Becker's nevus, characterized by hyperpigmented and hypertrichotic lesions that developed over several years.
research Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement
This case report describes a rare presentation of Becker's nevus in a 16-year-old boy, with two nevi located on the left side of the face extending to the oral mucosa.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
This review discusses Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis in young males, summarizing cases observed in Melbourne with clinical and histological analyses, but reports no new clinical findings.
research PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in ACTB
This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with features of Becker naevus syndrome, highlighting the importance of DNA analysis from skin to confirm the diagnosis after 9 years of symptoms.
research Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair
This study found that certain polymorphisms in EGF and EGFR genes may increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the Korean population, and these genetic variations could be associated with specific symptoms such as nail involvement and body hair loss.
research Síndrome do nevo de Becker
This case report is the first in Brazilian literature to document Becker nevus syndrome, featuring Becker's nevus, ipsilateral breast hypoplasia, and scoliosis in a 14-year-old girl.
research Multiple congenital smooth muscle hamartoma: A case report
This article describes a 10-month-old female with congenital smooth muscle hamartoma, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in congenital skin lesions due to potential malignancy risks.
research The Hair Erector Muscle: Order and Disorder of this Often Forgotten Structure
This article discusses various disorders of the hair erector muscle, compiling conditions that involve it passively or actively, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Hair Disorders
This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
research Editorial
The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
research Beyond Coincidence in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Becker Nevus Adjacent to Plexiform Neurofibroma with Brachial Plexus Involvement and Integrated Mechanistic Illustration
This case report describes a rare co-existence of Becker nevus and plexiform neurofibroma in a child with genetically confirmed neurofibromatosis type 1, offering insights into the potential cellular and molecular links between these lesions.
research Epidermal Nevi
This article discusses various types of epidermal nevi and associated syndromes but presents no new research findings.
research Ichthyosis hystrix
This report describes a rare case of a three-day-old male with ichthyosis hystrix type of epidermal nevus, featuring specific skin and hair symptoms but no nail or skeletal abnormalities.
research Altered Hormone and Bioactive Lipid Plasma Profile in Rodent Models of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Revealed by Targeted Mass Spectrometry
This study found that while rat models treated with letrozole and dihydrotestosterone exhibit altered sterol, leukotriene, and steroid hormone profiles similar to human PCOS, significant differences remain.
research Disorders of hair in children
This article outlines how pediatric hair problems present and how they can be assessed, without reporting new research results.
research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
In this case report, researchers diagnosed a 12-year-old girl with a nevus sebaceus of Jadassohn, characterized by a yellowish-pink plaque on the scalp and a genetic variant, following previous misdiagnosis as alopecia areata.
research What’s Sex Got to Do With COVID-19? Gender-Based Differences in the Host Immune Response to Coronaviruses
This review discusses sex-based differences in immune responses, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and microbiome factors influencing infections like COVID-19, and reports no clinical results.
research Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders
This review discusses the use of trichoscopy in diagnosing and managing pediatric hair and scalp disorders and reports no new experimental findings.
research New Pharmaceutical Concepts for Sebaceous Gland Diseases: Implementing Today’s Pre-Clinical Data into Tomorrow’s Daily Clinical Practice
This review discusses the pathogenesis of common sebaceous gland diseases and their molecular pathways, but it reports no new clinical findings.
research Reactive keratin derivatives: A promising strategy for covalent binding to hair
This study found that keratin derivatives with functionalized thiol groups improved binding to both natural and bleached hair fibers, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing keratin's durability in hair repair.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research MALDI (matrix assisted laser desorption ionization) Imaging Mass Spectrometry (IMS) of skin: Aspects of sample preparation
This review discusses the critical parameters for MALDI IMS sample preparation in skin analysis and highlights its applications in wound healing, neoplasia, and infection research, but reports no new clinical results.
research Hair and scalp disorders
This review discusses various causes of hair loss, emphasizing the importance of a structured diagnostic approach, and reports no new clinical findings.
research Endocrine-skin interactions
This review discusses various skin lesions associated with endocrinologic disorders such as Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency, and it reports no new clinical results.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
This article reviews various topics discussed at a workshop on hair disorders, focusing on hair biology, diagnosis, and challenges in therapy evaluation, without presenting new clinical findings.