A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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February 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
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March 2020 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
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June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Corneodesmosin is crucial for skin and hair health, and its dysfunction can cause skin and hair disorders.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.
12 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for children with Trichothiodystrophy and hidden learning disorders.
May 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Sublingual minoxidil improved hair growth in a 10-year-old boy without side effects.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have gum disease.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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July 2000 in “Toxicology Letters” K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
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February 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Life Sciences” A 2-year-old girl with a rare vitamin D disorder had rickets and hair loss, but treatment was ineffective due to poor compliance.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
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December 2004 in “Developmental biology” cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Ultraviolet techniques help identify Grover’s Disease, which may be underdiagnosed in young people and females.
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
December 1972 in “Archives of Dermatology” The girl has an inflammatory type of scarring hair loss.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
December 2022 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” A person got uncombable hair syndrome from two copies of chromosome 1 from their mother.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nail abnormalities in children can indicate deeper health issues.
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog has Color Dilution Alopecia, causing hair loss and increased risk of skin infections.
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July 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.