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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
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