The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
58 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
41 citations,
March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management” Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.
24 citations,
July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
3 citations,
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
2 citations,
July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
2 citations,
January 2006 in “Technical report” The document concludes that better tools are needed to measure skin disease severity in dermatomyositis and cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and introduces the DSSI and CLASI as reliable instruments.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
438 citations,
October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
191 citations,
May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
145 citations,
November 2018 in “Nature Communications” The Sonic hedgehog pathway is crucial for new hair growth during mouse skin healing.
111 citations,
January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.
56 citations,
April 2015 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” Patients with Bohring-Opitz syndrome and ASXL1 mutations need regular kidney ultrasounds to check for tumors.
38 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
34 citations,
October 2017 in “Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria” Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.
21 citations,
October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
17 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of Genetic Counseling” Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
9 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
9 citations,
April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
8 citations,
August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is found in black-haired Indian children and is often missed, especially in boys.
8 citations,
March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
6 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
4 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Ellis van Creveld syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can cause unexpected abnormalities in various body organs, requiring thorough patient evaluations.
2 citations,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
1 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.