January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
6 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” 35 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
36 citations
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July 1996 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with the 'lanceolate hair' mutation have abnormal hair and skin similar to human Netherton's syndrome.
13 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and eye problems in young people.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
7 citations
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July 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
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.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics” A novel CLDN1 mutation in a 2-month-old with NISCH showed improvement with symptom management.
6 citations
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
20 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The condition is linked to chromosome 12, but no mutations were found in the known genes.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A child with skin and tooth symptoms was found to have a genetic mutation causing cardiocutaneous syndrome, leading to heart problems.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Endocrine” Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
26 citations
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
15 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
3 citations
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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.
54 citations
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January 1995 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Monilethrix is linked to a gene cluster on chromosome 12.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
5 citations
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January 2002 in “European journal of pediatrics” "D-CHRAMPS syndrome" is a newly identified condition with multiple severe symptoms.
5 citations
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February 2003 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A chromosomal change may cause ectodermal dysplasia and developmental issues in a child.