January 2016 in “SpringerBriefs in bioengineering” Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, a gene mutation causes a hair disorder that might be treated by managing cell stress, a potential therapy for a skin-ear disorder involves blocking cell channels, skin wrinkling may indicate lung aging regardless of smoking, and oxidative stress might contribute to common baldness.
451 citations,
March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
22 citations,
January 2008 in “Physiological Research” 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.
January 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
108 citations,
November 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
46 citations,
September 2010 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Many alpacas have skin diseases, with bacterial infections being the most common.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” The document concludes that while finding animal models for the skin disease Hidradenitis suppurativa is challenging, certain mouse mutations may provide useful insights for research and drug testing.
31 citations,
May 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Proper skin care and dermocosmetics improve skin issues in diabetes patients.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
36 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Netherton Syndrome can cause severe skin lesions in rare cases.
42 citations,
January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Low-potency steroids can cause serious side effects in people with skin conditions like Netherton syndrome.
17 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
15 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
14 citations,
July 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
13 citations,
July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
12 citations,
June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
6 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
April 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, certain gene mutations cause skin diseases and could be treated by targeting those mutations, skin wrinkling may relate to lung aging due to genetic factors, and oxidative stress affects hair loss but can be reduced in low oxygen.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
54 citations,
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
43 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
33 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
28 citations,
December 2007 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Lash ptosis is more common and severe in people with congenital eyelid droop than in those with acquired eyelid droop or without eyelid droop.