February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
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November 2011 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Biotin treatment improved hair and skin issues in a child with biotinidase deficiency.
September 2017 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
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July 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Revertant cell therapy shows promise for treating type XVII collagen deficiency, but better cell selection methods are needed.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Norfolk Terriers have a genetic skin defect causing scaling and blisters due to a keratin issue.
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January 2010 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ichthyoses are genetic skin disorders that affect the skin's barrier function.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 gene mutations cause Olmsted syndrome symptoms, but severity varies.
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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.