April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
115 citations
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October 2009 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
February 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder, lipoid proteinosis, showed reduced new lesions but persistent scars after avoiding skin trauma.
372 citations
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December 2004 in “Nature Genetics” 4 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
January 2017 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Activating β-catenin and inactivating PTEN cause follicular tumors, not papillomas, similar to those in Cowden’s Disease.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Scalp pemphigus vulgaris can be effectively treated with low-dose prednisone and triamcinolone.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
January 2026 in “BMC Veterinary Research” A genetic variant in "Blonde d'Aquitaine" calves causes death at birth due to a missing protein.
26 citations
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
5 citations
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August 2019 in “iScience” Deleting the Trf1 protein in mice is safe and may help prevent cancer without major side effects.
September 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Ponatinib can cause a rare skin reaction that resolves with topical treatment and temporary drug discontinuation.
54 citations
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October 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Phospholipase C-δ1 is crucial for normal hair development.
88 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Canine pemphigus foliaceus involves significant immune activity and shares similarities with human pemphigus.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” BAP1 mutations are rare in pediatric melanocytic tumors and may develop later in life.
October 2023 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A Jordanian family with Clouston syndrome has a common GJB6 gene mutation.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
151 citations
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
88 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”