When Our Protective Armor Shows Weakness: Genetic Defect In Skin Cells Leads To Neurodermatitis, Hay Fever And Asthma Aug 5, 2008
In 2006 filaggrin mutations could be identified as cause of the so-called fish scale disease or ichthyosis vulgaris, and as risk factors for the development of atopic dermatitis, a genetic breakthrough made by the Irish research team around Irwin McLean and Alan Irvine. In an international collaboration, Dr. Stephan Weidinger from the Technische Universit. (Science Daily)
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Beech, 37, suffers from a genetic disease called lamellar ichthyosis. It puts him in constant pain, he cannot sweat and he has no tolerance for heat. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Deadly Disease Causes Sisters to Grow Too Much Skin Mar 19, 2008
Professor David Kelsell, of St. Bartholomew and the Royal London Hospital School of Medicine and Dentistry, said he has identified a mutation in a gene known as ABCA12 as a major cause of the disease called harlequin ichthyosis, according to the report. Lucy and Hannah Betts and Dana and Lara Bowen, two sets of sisters who have the condition, will be profiled in a documentary airing in the U.K. Wednesday. (Fox News)
American Academy of Dermatology Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked to Eczema Feb 4, 2008
"The reason is that the constant moisture in the diaper area keeps the skin from cracking. That is why we encourage parents to treat eczema in infants as early as possible and continually moisturize the skin." Dr. Hanifin noted that the important new study found a connection between atopic dermatitis and the disease ichthyosis vulgaris, a genetic disease characterized by dry, scaly skin. In both diseases, it is believed that mutations in the filaggrin gene responsible for the proper development... (PR Newswire)
Little girl battles odds with rare genetic disorder Oct 5, 2007
But it is unlikely she will be able to participate in either activity at great lengths, due to a rare genetic skin condition called Ichthyosis ... "What we produce in 14 days, most people with ichthyosis produce overnight. "Her skin is really tight ... " Because her skin integrity is so poor, Ashlynne loses more heat to her skin and gets cold easier. She also loses more moisture out of her skin. She doesn't sweat, so she has to be careful outside. Ashlynne has one of the rarest form of... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Skin Disorders Common in Young Type 1 Diabetics Aug 31, 2007
Ichthyosis, dry patches of scaly skin, was seen in 22 percent of the diabetics compared with 3 percent of the controls. Rubeosis, abnormal growth of blood vessels causing red discoloration, occurred in 7. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene find may bring better eczema help, say scientists Apr 9, 2007
James Randerson, science correspondentMonday April 9, 2007. Genetic tests to identify children at risk of eczema and asthma and improve treatments are a step closer, thanks to a study of the conditions' genetic basis. (Guardian Unlimited)
