August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Exosome treatment safely increases hair density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “BMC genomics” The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Unilateral keratosis follicularis squamosa may be a new subtype, successfully treated with asiaticoside ointment.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
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March 2014 in “EMBO Reports” Protein ubiquitylation is crucial for controlling stem cell functions and could be targeted for cancer treatment.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
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June 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Zinc supplements and weaning cured a breast-fed baby's zinc deficiency caused by a gene mutation.
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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September 2017 in “JDR Clinical & Translational Research” Early detection of specific VDR mutations is crucial for effective treatment and better dental outcomes in children with hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets.
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
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December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology” AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.
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October 2023 in “Children” Early diagnosis and comprehensive care are crucial for managing Focal Dermal Hypoplasia's complex symptoms.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Premature hair graying is caused by genetics, stress, and lifestyle, and affects mental health.
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June 2017 in “Reproductive biomedicine online” A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
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May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
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January 2013 in “Lung India” Radiological findings help distinguish LAM, PLCH, and BHD to avoid invasive tests.
July 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's quality of life, with limited treatment options and a need for more research.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Pregnant women with PCOS have higher levels of Neurokinin B in the placenta, especially with female babies.
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July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
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March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
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September 2014 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.
34 citations
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July 2020 in “American journal of human genetics” Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes woolly hair and hair loss.