2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
18 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare genetic deletion in the KRT1 gene causes unique skin symptoms in a family.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two sisters had a rare hair condition without other usual symptoms.
7 citations
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April 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The newborn's skin blistering is due to a genetic condition called epidermolytic hyperkeratosis.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Accurate diagnosis and early specialist referral are crucial for managing 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
46 citations
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October 2012 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Genetic defects in androgen production are linked to male developmental disorders and are improving treatment understanding.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for children with Trichothiodystrophy and hidden learning disorders.
27 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of skin disorders and need better screening and treatment.
October 2020 in “Pediatrics in Review” The newborn was diagnosed with a rare skin disorder causing blisters, which requires careful wound care and family support.
November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
18 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dental Research” Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
22 citations
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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful tool for diagnosing Netherton syndrome.
2 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Increasing zinc intake improved skin and hair symptoms in a rare genetic disorder.
58 citations
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November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.