36 citations
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March 2014 in “Cell death and differentiation” Disrupting β-catenin signaling in certain cells causes anorectal malformations.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
19 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The study found unique skin changes in a rare type of alopecia linked to a skin condition called linear morphea.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
20 citations
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August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
January 2011 in “Revista Portuguesa de Endocrinologia Diabetes e Metabolismo” Congenital adrenal hyperplasia may be linked to adrenal myelolipoma.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Larger nail cavity sizes suggest benign tumors, while smaller ones may need further biopsy to rule out cancer.
7 citations
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March 1993 in “International Journal of Oncology” Basal cell carcinoma shows keratin patterns similar to hair follicle structures.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.
3 citations
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December 1967 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
July 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
24 citations
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November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Different gene mutations cause different types of ichthyosis, with some new mutations found.
26 citations
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October 2007 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Basal cell carcinoma with matrical differentiation is a rare type linked to hair follicles, with .-catenin important for its development.
25 citations
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
9 citations
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January 1975 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome causes skin changes, hair loss, and slightly high lysine and cystine in urine.
4 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A newborn girl has a rare skin condition with two ulcers on her buttock that are healing on their own.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic defect in an Appenzeller Mountain Dog caused skin issues, improved with ketoconazole, showing the importance of advanced genetic testing.
32 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
15 citations
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August 2013 in “Gene” The MTHFR C677T mutation may increase the risk of alopecia areata in the Turkish population.
5 citations
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August 2000 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” The nodule on the woman's back was a benign hair follicle tumor, not cancer, but needed removal.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.