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December 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Most children with pediatric trachyonychia improve over time, regardless of treatment.
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
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November 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Foxn1 gene is essential for normal nail and hair development.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.