Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Combining minoxidil and plant extracts improved hair growth in a boy with a rare genetic disorder.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss and has unclear genetic causes.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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September 2019 in “Experimental Eye Research” The enzyme RDH12 plays a role in vision and retinal disease, with mutations leading to early onset visual loss and blindness, but the exact disease mechanism is unclear and there are no treatments yet.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral minoxidil improved hair thickness in a person with monilethrix.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
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December 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Steatocystoma multiplex causes recurring skin cysts and needs early recognition for better management.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Different sebaceous gland diseases can be treated with medications, hormone therapy, or surgical methods.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
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November 2011 in “Human Fertility” Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
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April 2000 in “Nature genetics” Msx2 deficiency in mice leads to bone growth and organ development problems.
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February 2002 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” Keratin filaments are crucial for cell structure and protection, with ongoing discoveries about their genes and functions.
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
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January 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Noggin gene inactivation causes skeletal defects in mice, varying by genetic background.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Promising treatments for EBS include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, creams, mTOR inhibitors, and gene editing, but more trials are needed.
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
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May 2023 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” DAVID syndrome is a condition with immune system and hormone deficiencies, needing early diagnosis to avoid serious complications.
October 2025 in “BMC Pediatrics” Timely zinc treatment is crucial for preventing severe complications in Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.