research British Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sheffield, 18-19 November 2016
The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Scd1 ab-Xyk: A New Asebic Allele Characterized by a CCC Trinucleotide Insertion in Exon 5 of the Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 Gene in Mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
research PRLR and PCCA Variants Associated with Hair Length in Brangus Heifers
Certain genetic variants in PRLR and PCCA genes may lead to shorter hair in cattle, which could help with heat tolerance.
research Novel PAX9 Mutation Associated with Syndromic Tooth Agenesis
A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
research Topical Minoxidil Improves Congenital Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Mutations
Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
research Clinical Impact of Molecular Diagnostics in Endocrinology
Molecular diagnostics help identify genetic defects causing endocrine diseases, improving diagnosis and treatment options.
research Cyproterone Acetate: A Genotoxic Carcinogen?
Cyproterone acetate may cause liver cancer at high doses, but is considered safe at recommended doses for approved uses.
research Hypoparathyroidism as the Single Major Component for Decades of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1
A man with hypoparathyroidism had other health issues that led to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disorder, APS-1.
research Alopecia in Harlequin Mutant Mice Is Associated with Reduced AIF Protein Levels and Expression of Retroviral Elements
Harlequin mutant mice have hair loss due to low AIF protein levels and retroviral element activity.
research What Causes Hidradenitis Suppurativa?—15 Years After
Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
research Molecular Basis of Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy in Two Siblings
A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
research Type XVII Collagen Coordinates Proliferation in the Interfollicular Epidermis
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and could be a target for anti-aging treatments.
research Case of Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis with Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the LIPH Gene at c.742C > A and c.614A > G: The First Japanese Case
The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
research Keratins: Dynamic, Flexible Structural Proteins of Epithelial Cells
Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
research Scraggly: A New Hair Loss Mutation on Mouse Chromosome 19
The scraggly mutation causes hair loss and skin defects in mice.
research Natural Course of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Mottled Pigmentation in a Japanese Family with the p.P25L Mutation in KRT5
The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research Gene Detection in a Family With Monilethrix and Observation of the Treatment Effect With 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research Mice With a Null Mutation of the TGFα Gene Have Abnormal Skin Architecture, Wavy Hair, and Curly Whiskers and Often Develop Corneal Inflammation
TGFα gene mutation in mice causes abnormal skin, wavy hair, curly whiskers, and sometimes eye inflammation.
research Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei With Genetic Testing Insights
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
research The G60S Connexin43 Mutant Regulates Hair Growth and Hair Fiber Morphology in a Mouse Model of Human Oculodentodigital Dysplasia
The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
research Mixing the Old with the New: Drug Repurposing for Immune Deficiency in the Era of Precision Medicine and Pediatric Genomics
Using old drugs for new uses can help treat rare immune deficiencies.
research Case Report: A Chinese Family of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome With Diabetes Mellitus, With a Novel Biallelic Deletion Mutation of the DCAF17 Gene
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
research A Novel NR5A1 Gene Mutation Causing 46, XY DSD Without Adrenal Insufficiency in an Immigrant Boy from Dominican Republic
A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
research An Adolescent Girl Presenting With Primary Amenorrhea: A Case Report of Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
research Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets (HVDRR) Owing to a Heterozygous Mutation in the Vitamin D Receptor
A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
research Case Report: A Deletion Variant in the DCAF17 Gene Underlying Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Chinese Consanguineous Family
A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma in a Piebald Patient Associated with a Novel c-KIT Gene Mutation, G592E, of the Tyrosine Kinase Domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research Novel Adenosine Triphosphate-Binding Cassette, Subfamily A, Member 12 Mutations Associated with Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma
New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.