4 citations
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin cysts might help advance stem cell treatments to repair skin.
December 2022 in “Curēus” Genetic testing confirmed a young girl has Atrichia with Papular Lesions due to mutations in the hairless gene.
27 citations
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
January 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 16 citations
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
January 2005 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
34 citations
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November 2010 in “Development” Activating Notch in adult skin causes T cells and neural crest cells to gather, leading to skin issues.
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 2020 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
19 citations
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful tool for diagnosing Netherton syndrome.
175 citations
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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.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Increasing zinc intake improved skin and hair symptoms in a rare genetic disorder.
97 citations
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
28 citations
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June 1998 in “Clinical Genetics” Ambras syndrome's genetic cause is unknown, as it isn't linked to androgen levels.
11 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disorder causing severe skin issues and requires careful treatment to protect the skin barrier.
2 citations
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May 1991 in “PubMed” Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
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June 2018 in “Dermatopathology” A new classification system for skin cysts was proposed to improve diagnosis.
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May 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Acrodermatitis enteropathica can be linked to dental issues, so thorough dental exams are important.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
29 citations
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June 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Infants with severe KID syndrome may be more prone to serious infections and need close monitoring.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research reveals how early embryonic mouse skin develops from simple to complex structures, identifying various cell types and their roles in this process.