January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene was found in a Ukrainian girl with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in familial alopecia areata with immune issues, but more research is needed.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
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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.
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February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases” CARASIL can cause different symptoms even with the same genetic mutation.
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
April 2017 in “Leukemia research” Tofacitinib helped most teenagers in the study regrow hair with mild side effects.
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July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
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December 2022 in “The Neurologist” CARASIL, a rare genetic disorder, was confirmed in an Arabic woman, highlighting its rarity and need for stroke prevention.
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May 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Two brothers from Bangladesh were diagnosed with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, showing neurological and adrenal symptoms.
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May 2021 in “Neuropathology & applied neurobiology/Neuropathology and applied neurobiology” Correct diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management of lipid storage myopathies.
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November 2004 in “Blood” RXRa is crucial for Th2 immune cell development and may link nutrition to immune health.
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A JAK1 variant causes hair loss, skin issues, and thyroid disease, but treatment with a specific inhibitor can help.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in medicine” A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a patient with alopecia areata regrow hair.
September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Fahr syndrome causes brain calcification and is managed by treating symptoms and underlying issues.
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August 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” ABCD1 gene mutations cause adrenomyeloneuropathy, leading to symptoms like limb weakness and spasticity, with management focusing on rehabilitation and spasticity treatment.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.