January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” A baby had a rare case of widespread milia, which was treated and is being monitored.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
7 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.
11 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
A patient with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 had multiple tongue hemangiomas and was sensitive to anesthesia.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Medical Genomics” A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
46 citations
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August 2006 in “PubMed” A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spontaneous keloids may be linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in dialysis patients.
5 citations
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September 2018 in “International journal of genomics” Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
37 citations
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June 2004 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
170 citations
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May 1979 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
39 citations
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A specific gene mutation in Japanese people can cause varying degrees of hair thinning in adulthood.
62 citations
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
13 citations
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April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
53 citations
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October 2003 in “Genetics” The mK6irs1/Krt2-6g gene likely causes wavy hair in mice.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying scleroderma.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
21 citations
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
17 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
April 2011 in “www.virtualization.info” Early diagnosis of trachyonychia improves treatment and reduces psychological and cosmetic issues.
44 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” NISCH syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting skin and liver, with variable symptoms and limited treatment options.
94 citations
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome can be linked to hydralazine use and multiple autoantibodies, requiring high clinical suspicion and more research.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.