July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
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January 1995 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
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July 2017 in “Cancer Research” Overexpressing NSD3 in mice causes breast cancer-like tumors and gland abnormalities.
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics” 16 citations
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December 2020 in “PloS one” Researchers found WNT10A to be a key gene in developing goat hair follicles.
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July 2023 in “Nature Genetics” 5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
December 2023 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
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April 1978 in “PubMed” Netherton syndrome in a boy caused skin and hair issues, and treatment didn't work.
November 2021 in “Circulation” SCAD can indicate ANA-negative lupus, especially in women with unusual symptoms.
December 2020 in “American Journal of Transplantation” Early recognition and treatment of VATS in transplant patients improve outcomes.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders are diagnosed through examination and history, with general care and some treatments offering improvement.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” Bone marrow-derived cells can lead to skin inflammation and tumors in mice.
October 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Gene therapy helped rats with a specific type of rickets grow hair without severe inflammation.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The retinoid receptor antagonist effectively disrupts vitamin A-related development in embryos.
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April 2009 in “Oncology Reports” Bald-headed individuals may need early non-invasive detection for skin changes linked to cancer risk.
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
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January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology” A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Using animal names for skin conditions helps with learning and memory.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin condition called Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst can cause itchy papules on the face.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
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April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.