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This study identified a subpopulation of neural crest-derived progenitor cells in human corneal endothelial tissue from normal and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy donors, which may have potential for future cell therapy development.

This article reviews the history and characteristics of the rare nude phenotype SCID, primarily distinguished by severe T cell immunodeficiency and notable skin and hair abnormalities, but reports no new clinical findings.

This meta-analysis found a strong association between metabolic syndrome and certain skin diseases, including psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, androgenetic alopecia, and lichen planus, suggesting increased risk compared to the general population.

The researchers found that corneodesmosin is crucial for maintaining skin barrier integrity and hair follicle architecture in mice, with its deletion leading to severe skin and hair abnormalities.

This study developed the iCOUNT tool, which provides insights into stem cell behavior by tracking cell division events and molecular consequences in human and mouse neural stem/progenitor cells.

This study found that carbon dots derived from fucoidan effectively inhibit Enterococcus faecalis and its biofilm, offering a promising approach for managing biofilm-associated persistent endodontic infections.

Genetic defects in the Wnt/PCP pathway may cause congenital yellow nail syndrome.

This review discusses the role of corneodesmosin in skin and hair follicle integrity, with mentions of its link to hypotrichosis simplex and peeling skin disease, and reports no new results.

This review discusses the calcineurin/NFAT pathway's role in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, noting its involvement in tumor development, skin cell behavior, and the tumor microenvironment; it reports no new results.

This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.

This study found that the protein CCN2 in dermal papilla cells is a physiologically relevant suppressor of hair follicle formation by destabilizing β-catenin, which may help maintain stem cell quiescence.

This case report describes a 32-month-old girl with a newly identified pediatric disorder linked to a de novo mutation in the ODC1 gene, mirroring symptoms seen in a transgenic mouse model.

In this case report, a 6-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome was diagnosed using trichoscopy, which revealed characteristic hair shaft abnormalities such as bamboo, golf tee, and matchstick hairs.

This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.

This case study presented a 16-year-old male with dermatosis neglecta and obsessive-compulsive disorder, where his skin condition improved after proper cleansing and psychiatric treatment, suggesting that DN may also indicate underlying psychiatric issues.

This review discusses dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and reports no new clinical findings.

In this case report and literature review, researchers identified a novel mutation in the CLDN1 gene linked to neonatal ichthyosis-sclerosing cholangitis syndrome and found that its phenotype varies widely, suggesting a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for management.

In these two clinical trials, DS-2325a, a KLK5 inhibitor, was found to be generally safe and well tolerated in healthy volunteers, with mild and non-serious adverse events, suggesting its potential for further development as a treatment for Netherton Syndrome.

In this study, researchers found that inhibiting IKKα in patient-derived CCS tumour models reduces tumour viability, supporting the potential for topical IKKα inhibitors as a treatment for CCS.

This review discusses the genetics and variable phenotypic expression of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new clinical results; the authors call for further research on long-term health impacts and treatment strategies.

This study identified two novel mutations in the CDH3 gene causing HJMD in a Chinese patient, expanding the genetic and phenotypic understanding of the disorder.

This study found that certain CYP21A2 mutations significantly reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia phenotypes, which may aid in enhancing diagnosis and treatment strategies.

This study found that parents identified with cryptic NCCAH through genetic testing are mostly asymptomatic but may experience temporary female infertility and require glucocorticoid stress coverage in specific circumstances.

This editorial summarizes key dermatological insights and learnings from the 2022 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention, covering conditions like lichen sclerosus and melanoma, and issues related to nail disorders and skin of color.

The researchers reported that silencing the NtNCED3-2 gene in tobacco reduced ABA content and drought tolerance, inhibited root and leaf development, and decreased photosynthetic ability due to altered isoprenoid metabolism.

This case report describes a novel NECTIN4 gene mutation linked to ED-syndactyly syndrome 1 in a young girl, contributing to the understanding of this rare ectodermal dysplasia.

This study found that overexpression of the transcription factor NFIC may enhance the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla, suggesting its potential role in dentin/root regeneration.

This case report identifies a novel nonsense mutation in the CDH3 gene associated with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy.

This study found that women with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum ferritin levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential link between iron deficiency and this type of hair loss.

This study demonstrates that neural stem cells in the adult vertebrate brain coordinate their division decisions using delayed local feedback mechanisms, involving Notch-mediated inhibition and dispersion effects, to maintain population homeostasis.