A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of child neurology” The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
69 citations
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January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
7 citations
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January 2011 Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
77 citations
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April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare genetic mutation caused unusual skin symptoms in a man with Blau syndrome.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A gene variant causes a skin and hair disorder by disrupting protein balance.
20 citations
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 15 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
14 citations
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January 2013 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” The severity of symptoms in nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia is not determined by CYP21A2 gene variations.
87 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
January 1995 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
94 citations
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Too much keratin 16 in mice skin causes abnormal skin thickening and structure.
February 2026 in “bonndoc (University of Bonn)” New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
August 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 12 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.