October 2023 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study found that Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa show specific correlations between their genetic variants and clinical features, which may aid in diagnosis and genetic counseling.
32 citations
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April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reviews the diagnosis and management of inherited epidermolysis bullosa and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of clinical and histopathological evaluation.
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July 2015 in “Gene” This study found that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) suppresses prostaglandin E2 and TGF-β induced IGF-I gene promoter activity in osteoblasts, suggesting complex interactions among bone growth regulators and potential complications from anabolic steroid use.
May 2025 in “Clinical Medicine Insights Case Reports” This case study reported on a 6-year-old boy with Kindler Syndrome born to consanguineous parents, featuring atypical symptoms like hyperpigmented macules and glucose intolerance, contributing to expanding insights into the condition's phenotypic diversity.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified that dominant mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause epidermolysis bullosa through dysregulated autoubiquitination, leading to excessive degradation of keratin 14.
21 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses hair abnormalities in various epidermolysis bullosa subtypes and reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2012 in “Experimental dermatology” This meeting report discusses the first symposium on natural gene therapy for skin, preceding the 41st annual meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research, and reports no new experimental findings.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses stem cell therapy as a promising treatment for epidermolysis bullosa, highlighting preliminary successes in treating skin lesions but noting the need for further research on effectiveness and safety.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” This paper describes a case of epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy associated with a novel PLEC mutation and diffuse alopecia, highlighting a potential genetic link that remains uncertain.
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September 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” This review highlights the lack of evidence on dental care access and referral pathways for children with EB, emphasizing the need for dentists and multidisciplinary teams to understand EB for effective treatment; it reports no new study results.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This case study reports a new LAMB3 mutation linked to junctional epidermolysis bullosa with severe urinary tract stenosis, outlining treatment challenges and expanding knowledge of EB-related urological complications.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This review discusses three newly identified forms of epidermolysis bullosa related to mutations in DST-e, EXPH5, and ITGA3, offering insights into their genetic and clinical characteristics but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” In this study, all 26 patients with epidermolysis bullosa were found to have extensive dental caries, with various dental and oral complications varying by EB type, due in part to inadequate oral care and associated physical limitations.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” This report details a case of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa in a 37-year-old male with a recessive mutation in the CLO7A1 gene, affecting type VII collagen.
44 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified KLHL24 as a new gene linked to a subtype of epidermolysis bullosa simplex, highlighting its role in unresolved cases by involving a degradation-resistant truncated protein impacting keratin turnover.
40 citations
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights the role of keratin mutations in epidermolysis bullosa simplex and the resulting chronic inflammation, but it presents no new experimental findings.
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews surgical approaches for correcting cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for careful assessment of scar stability and ongoing medical treatment before and after hair restoration, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses body hair transplants as a supplement to scalp donor hair in hair restoration, but reports no clinical results; the authors note variability in outcomes and suggest it helps patients with limited scalp donor resources.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the temporary scalp trichopigmentation procedure, detailing its unique approach compared to traditional scalp micropigmentation, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses hair restoration in South Asian patients, focusing on ethnic and cultural factors and the increase in hair transplantation due to economic and social changes, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter examines common and less common complications associated with the strip method of hair transplantation and discusses management strategies, but it does not report new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses the choice between follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit excision (FUE) in hair restoration surgery, highlighting their respective advantages and how improved techniques have increased FUE's popularity despite equivalent aesthetic results with FUT.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses key considerations for hair loss treatment and restoration in Latin-American patients, emphasizing cultural and physical differences, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the use of full-time and per diem staff in hair restoration practices to optimize outcomes but does not report any new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter outlines the sequential steps for using motorized follicular unit extraction machines with blunt punches in hair restoration, noting their advantages in minimizing follicle transection and providing tactile feedback.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the history, dosing, pharmacology, toxicology, and administration techniques of scalp anesthesia for hair restoration surgery, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews current training standards and pathways for hair restoration surgeons, emphasizing fellowship programs and board certifications, and reports no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source outlines techniques for hair transplant surgeons to take standardized, reproducible photographs that accurately document changes in hair coverage, enabling true comparisons and improving clinical practice with professional-quality images.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses techniques for repairing large scalp defects, emphasizing the combination of older methods like scalp reduction and tissue expansion with modern hair restoration surgery to achieve satisfactory results, despite challenges like compromised scalp viability due to factors like trauma or radiation.