February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.
6 citations
,
January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
80 citations
,
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” 33 citations
,
August 2000 in “Experimental Cell Research” 158 citations
,
December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
2 citations
,
February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
94 citations
,
July 2020 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The guidelines ensure accurate genetic testing and reporting for 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.
18 citations
,
November 2016 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
May 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” UTX is crucial for skin differentiation and health, especially in females.
3 citations
,
June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
February 2026 in “The Laryngoscope” Airway issues can occur in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome and can be managed with minimally invasive procedures.
13 citations
,
April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
34 citations
,
June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are important for controlling hair growth and shape by affecting gene activity and DNA structure in hair follicles.
103 citations
,
March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
12 citations
,
January 2016 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” ECCL should be considered in patients with specific skin and eye lesions.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
2 citations
,
May 2006 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Early recognition of skin lesions in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is crucial for detecting renal tumors early.
175 citations
,
December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” EDA is vital for bone and cartilage formation and could help treat skeletal disorders.
A 44-year-old woman with Down's syndrome was diagnosed with both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and treated with multiple medications.
29 citations
,
January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
3 citations
,
August 1988 in “PubMed”
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing YBX1 protein activity affects skin stem cell function and aging.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain genetic variants in ERN1, TACR3, and SPPL2C are linked to when Alzheimer's disease starts.
1 citations
,
November 2024 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Tet1, Tet2, and Tet3 are important for the development of hair follicles and determining hair shape by controlling hair keratin genes.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” LncRNAs play a crucial role in muscle regulation and could help develop treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.