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Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
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research A New Heterozygous Frameshift Variant in Keratin 10 Resulting in Ichthyosis Hystrix in a Father and Daughter
A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
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 Skin Diseases Associated With Atopic Dermatitis
People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
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 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 Allergens of Permanent Hair Dyes Induce Epidermal Damage, Skin Barrier Loss, and IL-1 Alpha Increase in Epidermal In Vitro Model
Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
research Evolving Approaches to Profiling the Microbiome in Skin Disease
New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.
research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
research Natural Killer Cells in Atopic and Autoimmune Skin Diseases
NK cells play a role in skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
research Human KAP Genes: Only Half of It? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
research Immunopathology and Immunotherapy of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New targeted immunotherapies are improving treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
research PI3K-Akt-mTOR and Associated Signaling Pathways as Molecular Drivers of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Skin Diseases: Update on Therapeutic Strategy Using Natural and Synthetic Compounds
Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research A Novel Mutation in ST14 at a Functionally Significant Amino Acid Residue Expands the Spectrum of Ichthyosis-Hypotrichosis Syndrome
A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.
research A Novel Connexin 26 Mutation in a Patient Diagnosed with Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome
A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
research Connexin 26 (GJB2) Mutations in Keratitis–Ichthyosis–Deafness Syndrome Presenting with Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
research Novel Mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 Genes in Three Unrelated Newborns Showing Congenital Ichthyosis
New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
research Missense Mutation Y449H of the K10 Gene in a Patient with Severe Epidermolytic Ichthyosis
A specific gene mutation (Y449H in K10) was found in a patient with severe skin disorder.
research A Novel Mutation in the MBTPS2 Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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 Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome Caused by Missense Mutation in GJB2 Encoding Connexin 26 in a Chinese Patient
A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.
research Mutation-Specific siRNA Knockdown of GJB2: Potential Gene Therapy for Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome
Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
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 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 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 Updated Strategies for the Management, Pathogenesis, and Molecular Genetics of Different Forms of Ichthyosis Syndromes with Prominent Hair Abnormalities
Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.
research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia
A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
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 Disorders of Keratinization
Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.