November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.
4 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
27 citations,
July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
Linoleic acid is essential for healthy skin, and while deficiency is rare in Western societies, it can cause dry, scaly skin and hair loss.
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.
9 citations,
September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
216 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Glycerol is essential for skin hydration in mice without sebaceous glands.
December 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Scientists found a new method using 3D cell cultures to grow human hair which may improve hair restoration treatments.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
39 citations,
November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
June 2022 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology/Indian journal of ophthalmology” Early and aggressive treatment is crucial for preserving vision in infants with AEC syndrome.
147 citations,
January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
November 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Drug repositioning offers hope for new, affordable treatments for a genetic skin disorder called ARCI.
23 citations,
February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
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.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.
August 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
6 citations,
August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” Human hair's structure and properties were studied using advanced microscopes and mechanical tests.
January 2024 in “Brazilian journal of veterinary pathology” The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
August 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical ceramide treatment partially improves the skin condition in Jack Russell Terriers with a genetic skin disorder.
24 citations,
December 2018 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
February 2022 in “Skin research and technology” Reflective confocal microscopy can potentially diagnose epidermoid cysts without a biopsy.
23 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
1 citations,
January 2013 Glucosylceramides are essential for healthy skin and proper wound healing.
15 citations,
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.