March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” Different types of skin gland tumors have unique genetic traits, which can guide personalized treatments.
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
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June 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” SASH1 gene mutations are linked to various inherited skin pigmentation disorders.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
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August 2009 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new classification for trichothiodystrophy helps identify genetic causes and potential treatments.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
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April 2015 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Certain genetic markers on the Y-chromosome may influence prostate cancer risk in Iraqi males.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
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January 1984 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” May 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Certain gene combinations may affect prostate cancer risk, and GSTP1 methylation is linked to tumor aggressiveness.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b increases aggressive skin tumors by affecting PPAR-γ.
48 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism”
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the ab gene have abnormal sebaceous gland development, affecting sebum production.
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September 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
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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.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
January 2015 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” PHGDH promotes cancer growth by aiding cell proliferation and tumor progression.
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April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease developed lupus-like skin lesions, improved with treatment, suggesting a unique skin condition in carriers.
September 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Baricitinib can help improve hair loss and skin color issues in people with Down syndrome.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” A new rat strain with a specific gene mutation causes hair loss and kidney issues.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Comprehensive screening for infections is crucial before starting JAK inhibitors in alopecia areata patients.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing minor skin lesions can help identify serious cancer syndromes.
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Researchers found certain genes are overactive and others are underactive in men with early balding, which could help create new treatments.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” There is no significant link between the MMP-1 rs1799750 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indonesian population.
Patients with graft-versus-host disease often have nail changes related to the nail matrix, with severity not linked to skin condition.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in Kras causes abnormal tissue changes by making a cell signal continuously active, which disrupts normal cell coordination.