29 citations
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July 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testing for CAG repeat polymorphism in the androgen receptor gene is not currently recommended for managing hypogonadism.
152 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.
8 citations
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
May 2019 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” MITF+ melanoma patients are more likely to have multiple melanomas and unique skin patterns.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
June 2025 in “Albus Scientia” MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
March 2017 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene differences affect finasteride side effects in men with hair loss.
10 citations
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms, including hair loss and diabetes, and is common in Qatar due to a specific genetic variant.
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.
18 citations
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February 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New gene mutations linked to skin conditions were found, bacteria and chemicals may worsen acne, a dog mutation could exist in humans, virus-like elements might be involved in psoriasis, and a vitamin D3 treatment doesn't prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.
6 citations
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss by affecting genes and enzyme activity.
283 citations
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February 2011 in “Cell stem cell” COL17A1 is crucial for preventing hair graying and loss by supporting hair and pigment stem cells.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Acta Cardiologica” Women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have higher risk for heart and metabolic problems.
57 citations
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April 2009 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Steroidogenesis inhibitors change but don't stop androgen production in prostate cancer.
76 citations
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
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.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A boy with a new NR5A1 gene mutation has a sex development disorder without affecting his adrenal glands.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” Certain genetic changes in the STX17 and KRT82 genes contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new test helps find drugs to treat head and neck cancer by targeting c-Rel.
December 2010 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain genes and X chromosome patterns may significantly contribute to the development of hair loss.
37 citations
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January 1986 in “Carcinogenesis” ODC expression in mouse skin and tumors is varied and can be inhibited by retinoic acid or cycloheximide.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune system genes are linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, while others may offer protection.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
36 citations
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
Certain genetic markers on chromosome 20 are linked to hair loss in the Han Chinese from Yunnan.