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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
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June 2020 in “BMC Cancer” Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic changes with other skin cancers, suggesting similar causes and potential treatments.
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May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
Diagnosing and managing monilethrix is harder when it occurs with other hair loss conditions.
Diagnosing and managing monilethrix is harder when it occurs with other hair loss conditions.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
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May 1993 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Trichohyalin in sheep hair follicles may help with structure and calcium binding.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Diagnosing and treating monilethrix is challenging when it occurs with other hair disorders.
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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February 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in children with skin issues.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The girl has both monilethrix and Type 1 diabetes, but no link between the two conditions is known.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.