A Mild Phenotype of Nonsyndromic Epidermal Differentiation Disorder in a Compound Heterozygous Patient With a Novel NIPAL4 Frameshift Variant (p.Ser231Argfs*4)
Tanaka H, et al. J Dermatol. 2026;53(8):e663-e665
NAGOYA UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY
Discover Beyond
the Skin.
Beyond the skin lie disease mechanisms, the whole patient, and the future. Questions arising from patient care are carried into genetics, immunology, and oncology research—and returned to patients as better diagnosis and treatment.
About the DepartmentCLINICAL QUESTIONS. SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.
From clinical questions to discoveries and better treatments.
We connect genetics, immunology and oncology to improve the future of every patient.
Three Focus Teams
Genetic skin diseases, connective tissue diseases, and cutaneous oncology
Clinical Care
Comprehensive evaluation and specialist treatment at a university hospital
About Us
A message from the Chair and our history since 1905
Research
Translating clinical and basic research into patient care
Visit / Join Our Department
Visits for students, residents and trainees are welcome year-round
NEWS & TOPICS
News
Department EventWelcome Gathering for New Staff Physicians on September 4 at 6:00 PM, Koyoen (Tsurumai)→
DomonkaiThe 2026 Domonkai General Meeting and commemorative gathering will be held on September 27→
NewsProfessor Takuya Takeichi Appointed Chair→
Outpatient ClinicPlease check the hospital website for the latest outpatient schedule↗
ResearchOfficial Press Release & Research Highlight Archive Expanded to 22 Items→
THREE FOCUS TEAMS
Three Teams Supporting Clinical Care and Research
Each team develops its expertise while sharing cases, methods, and knowledge across the department.
01GENETIC SKIN DISEASES
Genetic Skin Diseases / Keratinization Disorders
We conduct clinical and basic research on keratinization and epidermal differentiation disorders, autoinflammatory keratinization diseases, congenital hypotrichosis, and related conditions.
Learn More → 02CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASESConnective Tissue Diseases
Building on clinical care, we investigate autoantibodies, their target antigens, and disease biomarkers through clinical and basic research.
Learn More → 03CUTANEOUS ONCOLOGYCutaneous Oncology
We provide surgery, systemic therapy, and comprehensive genomic profiling while advancing clinical studies, including multicenter research.
Learn More →RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Latest Official Research Highlights
The latest dermatology research announced through official Nagoya University press releases.
PACI-ON / ADIMAGE: NAGOYA UNIVERSITY PRESS RELEASEEarly Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Reduces Food Allergy
The benefit remained evident at age three, especially for egg allergy.
Read the Press Release ↗
EDD / NOMENCLATUREIMAGE: NAGOYA UNIVERSITY PRESS RELEASEA New International Nomenclature for Epidermal Differentiation Disorders
A gene-based classification replaces outdated disease terminology.
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PRP / CARD14IMAGE: NAGOYA UNIVERSITY PRESS RELEASEA Mouse Model of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Type V
Single-cell analysis revealed part of the disease mechanism.
Read the Press Release ↗LATEST PUBLICATIONS
Latest Publications
Recent peer-reviewed work published by members of our department.
PubMed-indexed records are checked automatically every 24 hours.
Vascular Alterations in Plasmacytoma in AESOP Syndrome
Ozawa Y, et al. JAMA Dermatol. 2026
Paraspinal Muscle Atrophy on Chest CT as a Prognostic Marker for Anti-Aminoacyl-tRNA Synthetase Antibody-Positive Myositis
Akashi N, et al. J Dermatol. 2026;53(7):e599-e601
PEOPLE
Meet Our Team
Meet the seven front-row faculty members through unified color illustrations, reflecting the people behind our clinical care, research, and education.
