14 citations
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PP2Acα is essential for proper hair and skin development.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
12 citations
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” CCCA may involve the PD1/PDL1 pathway and increased caspase 3, leading to permanent hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis of Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome is crucial to prevent severe complications.
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
January 2026 in “BMC Veterinary Research” A genetic variant in "Blonde d'Aquitaine" calves causes death at birth due to a missing protein.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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December 2011 in “American Journal Of Pathology” A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
October 2023 in “Regular and Young Investigator Award Abstracts” Baricitinib treatment helped reduce hair loss symptoms in mice by decreasing inflammation-related immune cells.
January 2013 in “Kidney international” A man with kidney tumors and lung cysts was diagnosed with Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome and treated successfully, with genetic testing confirming the diagnosis.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” AB+ blood group is more common in alopecia areata patients.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing and managing non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
April 2017 in “Childhood Kidney Diseases” Azathioprine can cause severe blood issues and hair loss, needing careful monitoring and possible discontinuation.
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May 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different mutations in the 5 alpha-reductase-2 gene were found in affected individuals in the Dominican Republic, suggesting no common ancestry.
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July 2019 in “PloS one” Patients with Alopecia areata have fewer specific immune cells that normally regulate the immune system, which may contribute to the condition.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A specific genetic mutation causes POMC deficiency, leading to symptoms like weight gain and red hair.
December 2024 in “Chemical Senses” Taste disorders in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome are severe in the front of the tongue but improve with treatment.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
January 2022 in “Gastro Hep advances” Prednisone treatment helped a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome recover from hair loss and digestive issues.
20 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.