research Clinical Investigation of JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib in Scarring Alopecias
Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
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research Congenital Hair Loss Disorders: Rare, But Not Too Rare
Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
research The Role of Tight Junctions in Skin Barrier Function and Dermal Absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders Without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Hair Loss
The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
research Analysis of the Relationship Between the Mutation Site of the SLC39A4 Gene and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: A Case Report and Literature Review
New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
research Resolution of Pseudoainhum with Acitretin Therapy in a Patient with Palmoplantar Keratoderma and Congenital Alopecia
Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
research Cutaneous Responses to Systemic Iron: A Potential Role for Epidermal Turnover in Mammalian Iron Excretion
Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
research Three-Dimensional Imaging of Tight Junction Network Across Multiple Layers of Human Epidermis by Array Tomography Using Backscattered Electron-Mode Scanning Electron Microscopy
The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
research Using the Frog Embryonic Epidermis as a Model to Study Desmosome Function During Development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research Iatrogenic Androgenetic Alopecia in a Male Phenotype 46XX True Hermaphrodite
Hormone treatment caused hair loss, finasteride helped regrowth.
research Epidermis-Specific Ablation of Claudin-1 in Adult Mice Demonstrates the Essential Role of a Tight Junction Barrier in Skin Homeostasis
Claudin-1 is crucial for maintaining skin barrier and preventing inflammation.
research Sebaceous Gland, Hair Shaft, and Epidermal Barrier Abnormalities in Keratosis Pilaris with and without Filaggrin Deficiency
Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: A Review for Dermatologists
Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
research Matriptase Expression and Zymogen Activation in Human Pilosebaceous Unit
Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
research Distinct Developmental Functions of Prostasin (CAP1/PRSS8) Zymogen and Activated Prostasin
Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
research ST14 Interacts With TMEFF1 and Is a Predictor of Poor Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer
High levels of ST14 and TMEFF1 proteins in ovarian cancer are linked to worse patient outcomes and may be a new treatment target.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, And Photophobia (IFAP) Syndrome Treated With Acitretin
Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia And Photophobia Syndrome With Coexisting Palmoplantar Keratoderma Treated With Acitretin
A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
research Dermatological Aspects of the S2k Guidelines on Down Syndrome in Childhood and Adolescence
Most skin conditions in Down syndrome are benign and involve dry or thickened skin.
research Severe Hypernatremia as Presentation of Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
research Two Novel MBTPS2 Missense Mutations Impairing S2P Proteolytic Activity Lead to IFAP Syndrome With New Phenotypic Anomalies
New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Boy
A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Report of a 21-Year-Old Woman
If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
research A 10 Mb Duplication in Chromosome Band 5q31.3–5q33.1 Associated with Late-Onset Lipodystrophy, Ichthyosis, Epilepsy, and Glomerulonephritis
A genetic duplication on chromosome 5 was linked to a woman's unique combination of medical conditions.
research Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia and Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome: A Clinical Spectrum Due to SREBF1 Variants
A mutation in the SREBF1 gene causes both hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia and IFAP syndrome, which are related conditions.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia (IFAP): Late Diagnosis in 18-Year-Old Man
An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
research The Phenotypic and Genotypic Spectra of Ichthyosis With Confetti Plus Novel Genetic Variation in the 3′ End of KRT10
Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
research Collodion Baby Case Series: The Success of Oral Retinoic Acid
Oral retinoic acid effectively treated collodion baby, with hair loss as the main side effect.
research Skin, Genetic Defects, and Aging
Genetic defects and UV radiation cause skin damage and aging.