research Skin features in myotonic dystrophy type 1: An observational study 8 citations , March 2015 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
research Multiple basal cell carcinomas in a patient with myotonic dystrophy type 1 3 citations , March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
research Myotonic Dystrophy—A Progeroid Disease? 41 citations , July 2018 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Myotonic dystrophy may be classified as a segmental progeroid disorder.
research Myotonic dystrophy type 1 January 2023 There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Precision therapeutics in non-scarring alopecia: a systemic genomic and pathway-based framework for targeted interventions December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” Personalized treatments for hair loss focus on specific genetic and biological pathways.