research Role of Cholesterol Sulfate in Epidermal Structure and Function: Lessons from X-Linked Ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
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research The Spectrum of Skin Disease Among Indian Children
The most common skin problems in Indian children are infections and eczemas.
research Oral Retinoids in Dermatology
Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Finasteride for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
research Scalp Hair Characteristics in the Newborn Infant
Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Madarosis
Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
research Harnessing Neuroendocrine Controls of Keratin Expression: A New Therapeutic Strategy for Skin Diseases?
Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research The Genetics of Human Skin Disease
Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
research Human Androgenic Steroids Affect Growth of Dermatophytes In Vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF, and III Secreted Phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research Identification of a Novel PNPLA1 Mutation in a Spanish Family with Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.
research Roles of Steroid Sulfatase in Brain and Other Tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research Molecular Genetics of Keratinization Disorders: What's New About Ichthyosis
Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.
research Structural and Biochemical Changes Underlying a Keratoderma-Like Phenotype in Mice Lacking Suprabasal AP1 Transcription Factor Function
Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
research Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma: A Peculiar Entity in China? Clinicopathologic and Immunopathologic Study of 34 New Cases
Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.
research Banding Pattern on Polarized Hair Microscopic Examination and Unilateral Polymicrogyria in a Patient With Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
research Male Fertility and Skin Diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Successful Induction of Oral Tolerance in Netherton Syndrome
A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
research Lamellar Ichthyosis with Pseudoexon Activation in the Transglutaminase 1 Gene
The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
research Evolving Approaches to Profiling the Microbiome in Skin Disease
New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
research A Disease-Causing Novel Missense Mutation in the ST14 Gene Underlies Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis with Hypotrichosis Syndrome in a Consanguineous Family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Ichthyosis With Confetti: A Rare Diagnosis And Treatment Plan
A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
research Inflammatory Vegetative Lesions of the Perineum: A Rare and Severe Clinical Presentation of Netherton Syndrome
Netherton Syndrome can cause severe skin lesions in rare cases.
research Hyperpigmentation Associated with the Use of Topical Cidofovir for Treatment of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in an Immunosuppressed Adult: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
research Lamellar Ichthyosis: One Case Report
Treatment with moisturizers improved the skin condition of a girl with a rare genetic skin disorder.
research Sphingolipids of the Murine Hair
Murine hair has specific types of ceramides and glucosylceramides but lacks acylceramides.