February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Vitiligo is influenced by genetics and environment, and combining these factors can improve early detection and prevention.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Mothers with alopecia areata have a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New research has found 14 genes linked to the risk of developing alopecia areata, improving understanding and treatment options.
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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
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April 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 38 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Early-onset alopecia, especially with a family history, leads to worse outcomes and more related health issues.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Genetic discoveries are leading to new treatments for alopecia areata.
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December 2013 Men with more vanadium in their blood and who drink less soy milk are more likely to have hair loss.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Premature greying of hair is common among young people at King Faisal University, especially females, and is linked to health issues, lifestyle, and family history.
30 citations
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November 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” The HSD3B1 variant increases hair loss risk in overweight women with PCOS.
January 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Lichen Planus in siblings may be influenced by genetics and environment.
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April 2024 in “Food Frontiers” Pu-erh tea reduces hair loss risk in offspring.
Certain skin and family history markers predict vitiligo severity and treatment needs.
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in men, linked to genetics and androgen levels, but routine pelvic ultrasound isn't recommended.
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July 2005 in “Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica” Mitochondriopathy may cause eyelash loss.
June 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in pediatrics” A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
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June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
22 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
32 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early onset hair loss linked to genetics and androgen levels.
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April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
710 citations
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May 2023 in “European Urology” Prostate cancer is common, but risk can be reduced by avoiding smoking, unhealthy diet, inactivity, certain medications, and risky jobs.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.