research Disorders of Keratinization
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
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research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
research DC-HIL+ Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Are Elevated in the Peripheral Blood and Lesional Skin of Cutaneous Lupus Patients
Cutaneous lupus patients have higher levels of certain immune cells in their blood and skin.
research IL-17C: Checkpoint in Innate Skin Immunology
IL-17C is important in inflammatory skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research Olmsted Syndrome Caused by a Heterozygous p.Gly568Val Missense Mutation in TRPV3 Gene
A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
research Atypical Scurvy Associated with Anorexia Nervosa
A woman with anorexia improved significantly after being treated for scurvy with vitamin C, despite not showing typical scurvy symptoms.
research Delayed-Onset Pachyonychia Congenita Caused by a Novel Mutation in the V2 Domain of Keratin 6B
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research Large-Scale Skin scRNA-Seq Profiling Highlights Distinct Body Site-Specific Ligand-Receptor Interactions and Pathways in Keratinocytes
Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
research A First-In-Human Study of BLZ-100 (Tozuleristide) Demonstrates Tolerability and Fluorescence Contrast in Skin Cancer
BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
research High Amphiregulin Expression Is a High-Risk Feature of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Skin
High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
research The Efficacy of 1550-nm Erbium-Glass Fractional Laser Treatment and Its Effect on the Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 and Wnt/β-Catenin in Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
research Role of Caffeine in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
research WNT10A Mutations Are a Frequent Cause of a Broad Spectrum of Ectodermal Dysplasias with Sex-Biased Manifestation Pattern in Heterozygotes
WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.
research Alopecia in Congenital Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia Responding to Treatment with a Combination of Topical Minoxidil and Tretinoin
Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
research A Missense Mutation in the P2RY5 Gene Leading to Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair in a Syrian Patient
A gene mutation causes woolly hair in a Syrian patient.
research Severe, Disfiguring, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in a Woman in the Dominican Republic
A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
research Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
research Individual Variation in Balance Between Platelet-Secreted Growth Factors Causing Contradictory Effects on Hair Follicle Could Potentially Impact Response to PRP Therapy in Patients With Scalp Hair Loss
People respond differently to hair loss treatment with PRP because of individual differences in growth factors from platelets.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Patient Survey
PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.
research Placebo Controlled Clinical Evaluation of a Topical Moisturizer Formula Containing Phytol
The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
research IL-9 Mediated Human Primary Keratinocytes Invasion Is Dependent on MLC Controlled Contractility and Independent of MMP Activity
IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
research Integration of Magnetic Tweezers and Traction Force Microscopy for Exploring the Mechanobiology of Keratinocyte Cell-Cell and Cell-Matrix Anchoring Junctions
The conclusion is that a new method combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy may help understand skin cell interactions and diseases.
research Imaging Nanoscale Changes in Desmosome Protein Organization
Desmoglein 3 organization in cell connections changes without calcium, affecting cell adhesion.
research A Novel Animal Model of Desmoglein 1 (Dsg1) Deficiency Reveals an Essential Role for Dsg1 in Epidermal Barrier Formation
Dsg1 is essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier in mice.
research Elevated Expression of Osteopontin Splice Variants in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Compared to Normal Skin and Adult Keratinocytes
Nonmelanoma skin cancers have higher levels of certain osteopontin variants than normal skin.
research Eruptive Syringomas in Down’s Syndrome
People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
research Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Unveiling a Case of New Onset Hepatitis C Infection
A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.