November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
23 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AR gene not major factor in female hair loss; different from male hair loss.
September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some multiple sclerosis treatments may trigger hair loss conditions like alopecia areata.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
48 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” JunB is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair follicles.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing symptoms like excess hair, acne, irregular periods, and fertility issues.
30 citations
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the WNT10A gene can cause skin, hair, teeth, and other disorders, and may also affect other areas like kidney and cancer, with potential for targeted treatments.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
60 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
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April 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Restoring EDA and WNT pathways early may help improve skin, hair, and teeth issues in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” The review shows that skin symptoms like chronic fungal infections, hair loss, and skin depigmentation are key for early detection and management of APECED.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in causing alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Human Genomics” New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Gel-SHP helps skin heal faster.
58 citations
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
114 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” Lack of KSR1 stops certain skin tumors in mice.
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September 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
October 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Certain genetic changes in the KRT82 gene may cause patchy skin in New Zealand rabbits.
21 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CuATSM speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Maize root hairs adapt differently to mild and severe cold, with mild stress allowing some growth and severe stress stopping growth to focus on defense.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Alopecia is common in severe cases of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
April 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using quantitative traits in genetics can improve understanding and management of skin health and conditions.