research Vitamin A Toxicity: When One a Day Doesn't Keep the Doctor Away
Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.
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Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolism, health, and disease management.
research Lack of the Vitamin D Receptor Is Associated with Reduced Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Growth
Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
research Human Peptidylarginine Deiminase Type III: Molecular Cloning and Nucleotide Sequence of the cDNA, Properties of the Recombinant Enzyme, and Immunohistochemical Localization in Human Skin
PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
research Formation of the Iε-(γ-Glutamyl)Lysine Crosslink in Hair Proteins: Investigation of Transamidases in Hair Follicles
Transamidases help form strong crosslinks in hair proteins, crucial for hair strength.
research Sebocytes’ Makeup: Novel Mechanisms and Concepts in the Physiology of the Human Sebaceous Glands
Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
research Vitamin D And Skin Diseases: A Review
Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
research p53 Is a Direct Transcriptional Repressor of Keratin 17: Lessons from a Rat Model of Radiation Dermatitis
The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor Alpha Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Alopecia as the Presenting Symptom of Syphilis
Hair loss can be a symptom of syphilis.
research Harlequin Ichthyosis
research Enzymes
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research 26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain
A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
research Viva Questions from the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
research Patched1 Functions as a Gatekeeper by Promoting Cell Cycle Progression
Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
research Regulation of Involucrin Gene Expression
Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
research Cytochrome P450: A Target for Drug Development for Skin Diseases
Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Characterization of Mouse Profilaggrin: Evidence for Nuclear Engulfment and Translocation of the Profilaggrin B-Domain During Epidermal Differentiation
Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
research Cellular and Metabolic Basis for the Ichthyotic Phenotype in NIPAL4 (Ichthyin)–Deficient Canines
Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
research Cyclic Alopecia and Abnormal Epidermal Cornification in Zdhhc13-Deficient Mice Reveal the Importance of Palmitoylation in Hair and Skin Differentiation
The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
research Gene-Knockout Mice With Abnormal Epidermal and Hair Follicular Development
Knocking out certain genes in mice helps understand skin and hair growth problems.
research Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism with Extensive Intracranial Calcification in Children
An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.
research Modeling of Solar UV-Induced Photodamage on the Hair Follicles in Human Skin Organoids
Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
research Discovery of Autoantigens in the Hair Loss Disorder Alopecia Areata: Implications of Posttranslational Modifications
Scientists are still unsure what triggers the immune system to attack hair follicles in Alopecia areata.
research A Novel Epithelial Keratin, hK6irs1, Is Expressed Differentially in All Layers of the Inner Root Sheath, Including Specialized Huxley Cells of the Human Hair Follicle
A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
research Diagnostic Keys in Hair Dysplasias II
Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
research The Genetics of Hair Shaft Disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.