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November 2022 in “Diagnostics” A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
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August 2003 in “Development” Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The most common sign of aging at the gene level is more Ectodysplasin A2 Receptor (EDA2R) being made.
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January 2016 in “Cell reports” Activating β-catenin in different skin stem cells causes various types of hair growth and skin tumors.
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January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
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October 2000 in “Nature” RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
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