A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
November 2007 in “Pediatrics in review” A boy with long QT syndrome was treated successfully, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of chest pain in children for heart conditions like LQTS.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
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December 2019 in “Acta Medica Medianae” Connubial contact dermatitis is often missed, making treatment harder.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” CTHRC1 is essential for healing and preventing heart rupture after a heart attack.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
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August 2023 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
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January 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study concludes that the new clinical scoring system is a quick, low-cost, and accurate method for diagnosing COVID-19.
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December 2021 in “Journal of clinical laboratory analysis” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
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August 2022 in “Selcuk Dental Journal” Covid-19 can cause skin and oral symptoms, like taste changes, which help in detection and management.
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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in cashmere goats increases hair follicles and fiber length, boosting cashmere yield.
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanotechnology-based delivery methods are improving cancer treatment, but choosing the best variant and overcoming certain limitations remain challenges.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” DEC cells show promise as a safe and effective treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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November 2005 in “Forensic Science International” BioPlex-11 improves DNA profiling from telogen hair roots in forensic work.
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February 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” The frizzy mouse and hairless rat mutations are due to changes in the Prss8 gene.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
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September 2020 in “Journal of adolescent health” Gender-affirming care for youth remained essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, with telemedicine playing a key role.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes insulin resistance in a girl and her mother.
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July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Focus on general hair care and lifestyle changes.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
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April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers discovered how to control Claudin expression in cells, aiding cancer and regenerative medicine research.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CENPV, a new partner of CYLD, helps regulate ciliary acetylated tubulin and is overexpressed in certain skin tumors.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.