18 citations
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.
8 citations
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March 2015 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
The man had myotonia, which caused delayed hand grip relaxation.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics” A novel CLDN1 mutation in a 2-month-old with NISCH showed improvement with symptom management.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation caused a man's rare skin condition, Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Schimmelpenning Syndrome requires careful evaluation and tailored treatment for skin, eye, and developmental issues.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Surgery and antifungal medication are effective for treating Merkel cell carcinoma with fungal infection.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
23 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
44 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” NISCH syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting skin and liver, with variable symptoms and limited treatment options.
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.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Mixed Connective Tissue Disease can develop from overlapping symptoms of several autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis complex.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” A woman with both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.
65 citations
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
14 citations
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Inflammation may cause nail issues in Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
21 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
43 citations
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September 2001 in “Annals of Neurology” Hair root analysis can effectively detect somatic mosaicism in double cortex syndrome.
February 2026 in “The Laryngoscope” Airway issues can occur in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome and can be managed with minimally invasive procedures.
October 2024 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
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.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Chronic granulomatous disease may be linked to developing systemic lupus erythematosus.