November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
CRISPR gene editing reduces harmful molecules in cells from Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy patients.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Botanical extracts and Minoxidil improved hair condition in a boy with a genetic disorder.
January 2024 in “Frontiers research topics” Comprehensive genetic testing and international collaboration are crucial for better understanding and managing Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Improving CRISPR/Cas systems can make gene editing more efficient and precise.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare genetic disorder that causes extra bone growth and symptoms of premature aging.
25 citations
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August 2017 in “Frontiers in Zoology” Marine mammals lost many α-keratin genes, aiding their adaptation to aquatic life by becoming hairless.
17 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
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May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
July 2023 in “International journal of physiology” Hypertrichosis lanuginosa causes excessive fine hair growth, often linked to genetics or cancer, with limited treatment options.
September 2024 in “Genes” Genes affect pig hair patterns, aiding better breeding.
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January 2017 in “Pigment International” Early hair graying is often inherited and influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle, but treatment options are limited.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Chromosomal microarray analysis is important for diagnosing rare genetic variations and guiding treatment.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
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May 2023 in “Cells” Baricitinib and its combination with lonafarnib improve fat cell formation in certain genetic disorders.
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose monilethrix, a genetic hair defect causing hair thinning and loss.
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
27 citations
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February 2014 in “BMC Cancer” Circadian rhythm disruption, chronic inflammation, hormones, metabolism, and genetics may increase prostate cancer risk.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mutation, Glu402Lys, in hair keratin is linked to variable symptoms of monilethrix.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” TRPS1 is crucial for bone, kidney, and hair follicle development.
November 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Long-term use of androgens can help manage Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) but may cause serious side effects, so alternative treatments with fewer side effects are being considered.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” EGFR and mTOR inhibitors may help manage Olmsted syndrome symptoms.
26 citations
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June 2004 in “Clinical Genetics” The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
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May 2013 in “Familial cancer” People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.