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A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.