research Genetic Dissection of Retinoic Acid Function in Epidermis Physiology
Retinoic acid affects skin and hair health by working with specific receptors, and its absence can lead to hair loss and skin changes.
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research Cleave But Not Leave: Astrotactin Proteins in Development and Disease
Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
research The Role of Aquaporins in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Way Towards a Novel Drug Target in PCOS
Aquaporins could be new drug targets for treating polycystic ovary syndrome.
research The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome
Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.
research Ichthyosis Hystrix: A Rare Case in a Three-Day-Old Male Infant
A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
research A New Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex Maps to Chromosome 13q12.12-12.3 in a Chinese Family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research Therapeutic Control of Androgen Action
Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.
research Monilethrix
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
research Ectrodactyly, Soft-Tissue Syndactyly, and Nodulocystic Acne: Coincidence or Association?
The case suggests a possible link between severe acne and certain bone deformities.
research Commentary on: Hairless and the Polyamine Putrescine Form a Negative Regulatory Loop in the Epidermis
The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
research OsUEV1B, a Ubc Enzyme Variant Protein, Is Required for Phosphate Homeostasis in Rice
OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Ostial And Dermal Duct Nevus And Porokeratotic Eccrine And Hair Follicle Nevus: Is Nomenclature 'Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus' More Appropriate?
The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Structure of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase 2 with Anti-Androgen Drug Finasteride
The research helps understand how finasteride works and aids drug development.
research Monilethrix: A Rare Inherited Hair Shaft Disorder in Siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Recent Advances in Exosomal Non-Coding RNA-Based Therapeutic Approaches for Photoaging
New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
research Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei Et Colli With Reticulated Hyperpigmentation Of The Extremities
A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
research Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome and Its Relevance to Cardiovascular Diseases and Normal Aging
Research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome could help understand normal aging and heart disease.
research Exploiting the Origins of Ras-Mediated Squamous Cell Carcinoma to Develop Novel Therapeutic Interventions
Researchers found that hair follicle stem cells can become squamous cell carcinoma due to Ras activation, which could lead to new treatments.
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification in Children
An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions
Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
research Exome Analysis for Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report
Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
research Successful Plasmapheresis and Immunoglobulin Treatment for Severe Lipid Storage Myopathy: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason
Correct diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management of lipid storage myopathies.
research Stem Cells as a Target for the Delivery of Active Molecules to Skin by Topical Administration
Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
research Studying Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Antigen-4 (CTLA-4) Gene Polymorphism in a Sample of Iraqi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The CTLA-4 gene change studied does not affect Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in the women tested.
research Genetic Transformation of Keratoacanthoma-Type Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Intralesional Chemotherapy
Intralesional chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate may worsen keratoacanthoma-type skin cancer in transplant patients.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Deimination In Epidermal Barrier And Hair Formation
Enzymes that change arginine to citrulline are important for skin barrier and hair formation, and their malfunction can lead to skin conditions and hair disorders.
research An Antifungal for Antidiuresis? Fluconazole's Potential in Treating Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Fluconazole might be a new treatment for a type of diabetes that affects water balance in the body.