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June 2018 in “Clinics in dermatology” People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to develop other skin conditions due to shared genetics and immune pathways.
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
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November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause fuzzy hair in mice.
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June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
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