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Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
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research The Role of Mimicking Growth Factors to Control Anagen Phase: Evaluation In Vitro and In Vivo
Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
research Ischemic Onycholysis of the Hands
A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
research Surgical Approach of Ectropion in Lamellar Ichthyosis
Surgery on a baby with a skin disorder improved eyelid position and eye health.
research An Unusual Case of Increased Hair Pigmentation in Previously Grey-White Hair
A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
research Pattern Baldness: Its Genetics Revisited
Pattern baldness is likely caused by a dominant gene influenced by testosterone levels, making it more common in men.
research COVID-19 and Sex Differences: Mechanisms and Biomarkers
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
research Transplantation Immunology: Solid Organ and Bone Marrow
Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.
research Careless Talk Costs Lives: Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Signalling and the Consequences of Pathway Malfunction
Fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling controls cell development and repair, and its malfunction can cause disorders and cancer, but it also offers potential for targeted therapies.
research Air Pollution, Autophagy, and Skin Aging: Impact of Particulate Matter on Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
research Significance of the Polyglutamine Tract Polymorphism in the Androgen Receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
research Decreased Androgen Receptor Gene Methylation in Premature Pubarche: A Novel Pathogenetic Mechanism?
Reduced AR gene methylation may cause early pubic hair growth in girls.
research Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that androgen receptor gene polymorphism might be a marker for polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: Current Status and Prospects for Gene Therapy Treatment
Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research Cholesterol Homeostasis: Links to Hair Follicle Biology and Hair Disorders
Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
research Analysis of the MicroRNA Expression Profile of Normal Human Dermal Papilla Cells Treated with 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
DHT affects hair follicle cells by changing microRNA levels, leading to less cell growth and more cell death.
research Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Boy
A boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome has skin and muscle symptoms due to a specific enzyme deficiency.
research Addisonian Crisis in a Young Man with Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis with Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration of Cornea: A Rare Association
An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 Induces Dickkopf 1 Expression in Human Balding Dermal Papilla Cells Overexpressing the Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Gender Specificity of a Genetic Variant of Androgen Receptor and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.
research A Multicenter Evaluation of 10% Sulfacetamide Sodium in a 10% Urea Vehicle Scalp Treatment Lotion and a 10% Urea Deep Cleansing Antibacterial Shampoo for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp
The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Overlap Between Ulerythema Ophryogenes and Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: A Case Report
A 19-year-old male had two rare skin conditions causing scarring and permanent hair loss.
research Analysis of Androgen Receptor Expression and Activity in the Mouse Brain
Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
research A Direct Link Between Prss53, Hair Curvature, and Skeletal Dysplasia
The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases in Bovines
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation
Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.
research Ectrodactyly, Ectodermal Dysplasia, and Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome with Concomitant Lymphopenia: A Novel TP63 Mutation
A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
research Why Are Men With Premature Alopecia at Higher Risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia? And What About Prostate Cancer?
Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1987 to December 1988
New skin treatments in 1987-1988 showed effectiveness for various conditions, but some had side effects or risks.