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New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.

Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.

Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.

Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

Three dogs with a rare skin condition improved with treatment.

Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.

Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.

A woman with CHILD syndrome showed skin abnormalities, and the report suggests CHILD nevus and NEVIL might be the same condition, highlighting the need for diagnosis for genetic advice.

Nasolabial skin-fat grafts are good for nasal reconstruction with minimal scarring and no need for bolsters, but smoking may affect graft survival.

STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.

Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.

α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.

Dermatologists need to know about cosmetics to help patients with skin issues and recommend safe products.

Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.

Most skin conditions in Down syndrome are benign and involve dry or thickened skin.

The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.

Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.

The document concludes that local flaps are effective for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck, offering good skin match and function.

AP-2α and AP-2β are crucial for healthy skin and hair.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.

Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.

EGFR inhibitors cause skin issues and hair loss by weakening skin defenses, suggesting antibiotics and targeted treatments can help.

Tissue expansion is a safe primary method for hair restoration in patients with large scalp defects before hair transplantation.

RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.

The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.

Vesicles from irradiated mouse cheek skin help cells survive radiation.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.