August 2010 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Male pattern baldness may be linked to prostate cancer risk.
Finasteride may help treat childhood brain tumors by activating certain genes.
June 2025 in “Albus Scientia” MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
40 citations
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics” January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A rare case shows a possible link between Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Becker nevus due to genetic mutations.
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September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.
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 1975 in “NJEA Review” The drug showed promise in treating renal cell carcinoma with manageable side effects.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “Histopathology” New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.
December 2025 in “Clinical and Translational Science” EGFR inhibitors in breast cancer treatment can cause serious skin issues affecting patient quality of life.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Kras mutation changes normal cell signals, leading to disrupted tissue structure and potential cancer.
6 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
14 citations
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
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December 2016 in “PubMed” Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, aggressive adrenal gland cancer with a poor outlook.
May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Radiation therapy with chemotherapy can cause severe, long-lasting hair loss.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new genes linked to early hair loss were found, which also surprisingly connect to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility.
January 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” CAG repeat numbers in the AR gene likely don't affect hair loss in Korean men.
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January 2017 in “The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine” Vitamin D receptor gene changes don't affect alopecia areata risk.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic variants in specific genes cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
24 citations
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July 1994 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
9 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical genitourinary cancer” Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
25 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Higher RBP4 levels are linked to severe alopecia areata, but genetic variant rs3758539 doesn't affect baricitinib response.
Androgen receptor overexpression can increase prostate cancer cell growth even without hormones.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that individualized treatment for malignant epithelial tumors is necessary and more research on metastatic squamous cell carcinoma treatments is needed.
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Researchers found certain genes are overactive and others are underactive in men with early balding, which could help create new treatments.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “PLoS Genetics” Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
78 citations
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January 2013 in “Brachytherapy” HDR electronic brachytherapy effectively treats nonmelanoma skin cancer with good cosmetic results and minimal side effects.