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Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.

Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose Netherton syndrome, often mistaken for atopic dermatitis.

The enzyme RDH12 plays a role in vision and retinal disease, with mutations leading to early onset visual loss and blindness, but the exact disease mechanism is unclear and there are no treatments yet.

Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.

The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.

A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.

Epigenetic factors play a crucial role in skin health and disease.

Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic disorder causing hormone imbalances, affecting fertility and requiring personalized treatment.

Knocking out certain genes in mice helps understand skin and hair growth problems.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.

Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.

Female cuckoo color differences are linked to their unique genes and help avoid male harassment.

An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.

The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.

Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.

More research is needed to understand how testosterone is maintained in adult males.

Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.

A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.

Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.

Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.

A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.

Eating disorders are serious, often undiagnosed conditions requiring early treatment, with anorexia being the most deadly and binge-eating the most treatable.

New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.

The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.

Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.

Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.

Sweat gland development involves two unique skin cell programs and a temporary skin environment.