research Monilethrix: A Rare Hereditary Condition
Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder that's hard to treat.
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research More Is Not Always Better in Hair Growth Factors: Epidermal Growth Factor Involved in Alopecia Areata Pathogenesis
Too much epidermal growth factor can cause hair loss.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Value of Dermoscopy for the Diagnosis of Monilethrix
Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
research Co-Occurrence of Monilethrix and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
The girl has both monilethrix and Type 1 diabetes, but no link between the two conditions is known.
research Comparative Characterization of Human Meibomian Glands, Free Sebaceous Glands, and Hair-Associated Sebaceous Glands Based on Biomarkers, Analysis of Secretion Composition, and Gland Morphology
Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
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 LFA-1 Blockade Prevents the Onset of Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice
Blocking LFA-1 prevents hair loss in mice.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Cell Death by Cornification
Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
research Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Promote Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Development
Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
research Hair Follicle-Derived IL-7 and IL-15 Mediate Skin-Resident Memory T Cell Homeostasis and Lymphoma
Hair follicle-derived IL-7 and IL-15 are crucial for maintaining skin-resident memory T cells and could be targeted for treating skin diseases and lymphoma.
research Lack of the Vitamin D Receptor Is Associated with Reduced Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Growth
Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
research BMP Signaling in the Control of Skin Development and Hair Follicle Growth
BMP signaling is crucial for skin and hair growth.
research Natural Killer Cells in Atopic and Autoimmune Skin Diseases
NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Tyrosine Kinases in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Tyrosine kinases are important in skin autoimmune diseases and could be targets for new treatments.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target During Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Comprehensive Review
The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Nagashima-Type Palmoplantar Keratosis: A Common Asian Type Caused by SERPINB7 Protease Inhibitor Deficiency
Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis in Asians is caused by a SERPINB7 gene mutation.
research Genetically Modified Laboratory Mice with Sebaceous Glands Abnormalities
Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
research Increased Susceptibility to Skin Carcinogenesis Associated with a Spontaneous Mouse Mutation in the Palmitoyl Transferase Zdhhc13 Gene
A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
research New Developments in the Molecular Treatment of Ichthyosis: Review of the Literature
New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
research Monilethrix in Pattern Distribution in Siblings: Diagnosis by Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
research Homozygous ALOXE3 Nonsense Variant Identified in a Patient with Non-Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Complicated by Superimposed Bullous Majocchi’s Granuloma: The Consequences of Skin Barrier Dysfunction
A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
research Characterization of the Epidermal-Dermal Junction in hiPSC-Derived Skin Organoids
The study created hair-bearing skin models that lack a key protein for skin layer attachment, limiting their use for certain skin disease research.
research Vitamin D and Calcium Signaling in Epidermal Stem Cells and Their Regeneration
Vitamin D and calcium are important for skin stem cell function and wound healing.
research Laminin 332 Is Indispensable for Homeostatic Epidermal Differentiation Programs
Laminin 332 is essential for normal skin cell behavior and structure.
research A Pair of Transmembrane Receptors Essential for the Retention and Pigmentation of Hair
Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.