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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
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December 2018 in “Veterinary dermatology” The hair coat disorder in Schipperkes is similar to Alopecia X and involves increased androstenedione levels and hair cycle arrest.
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June 2010 in “Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
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December 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hormonal imbalances in congenital adrenal hyperplasia cause acne.
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November 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Certain gene variations and low adiponectin levels may increase the risk of hair loss in Egyptians.
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January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
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August 2011 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.1 gene variations affect cashmere weight in Inner Mongolian goats.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
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June 2000 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.
March 2021 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Clouston syndrome causes issues with teeth, hair, nails, and skin, and has no cure, but recognition has improved.
January 2026 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic variant in the GJB6 gene likely caused the Labrador's paw pad condition.
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March 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
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June 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
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April 2011 in “The Lancet” Untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia can lead to complications like stroke and needs glucocorticoid treatment.
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May 2019 in “Medicine” The C-allele and CC-genotype in the PTPN22 gene lower the risk of alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for managing rare genetic disorders like this localized variant of junctional epidermolysis bullosa.