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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.
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
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April 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Vitamin D receptor FokI gene variation is not linked to alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain IL-18 gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Cancer” EBV infection increases a specific keratin variant in carcinoma cells, possibly affecting cell structure and cancer progression.
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April 1998 in “Current Biology” The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
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November 2001 in “Urology” The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
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April 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
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January 2006 in “Carcinogenesis” Antizyme slows skin tumor growth by reducing cell growth in mice.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
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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.
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