September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A rare benign scalp tumor in an infant requires surgical removal.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
59 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
28 citations
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The flaky skin mouse mutation is a natural model for studying human psoriasis.
32 citations
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March 2018 in “Neoplasia” Nephronectin is linked to worse breast cancer outcomes and helps cancer spread.
22 citations
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March 2007 in “European journal of pediatrics” Certain types of mucopolysaccharidoses cause significant hair abnormalities.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
18 citations
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March 1974 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin and nail problems.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
7 citations
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October 1992 in “PubMed” Sinus hair follicles in mammals have different nerve fiber types with species-specific patterns, especially in cats.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
115 citations
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November 2004 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” Stress increases nerve fibers and immune cell activity in mouse skin, possibly worsening skin conditions.
11 citations
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November 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's crushed thumb caused unusual horizontal nail ridges on all fingers of one hand.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Psoriasis and gout are linked, with each increasing the risk of the other.
5 citations
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August 1983 in “PubMed” DNA virus-induced tumors have consistent isozyme profiles, unlike other tumor types.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” January 2016 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” A new test using NOS2 and CCL27 genes can better diagnose and treat psoriasis and eczema.
34 citations
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
8 citations
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Neurogenic inflammation may play a role in hair loss in alopecia areata.
110 citations
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” Monkey lips have dense sensory nerves similar to those in other skin areas, explaining their sensitivity.
39 citations
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the SNRPE gene cause hereditary hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” Diabetics most often have skin infections and specific skin conditions related to diabetes.
9 citations
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Gabapentin may help relieve itchy scalp in lichen planopilaris patients.
5 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
44 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
9 citations
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” A protein-based hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds and repair nerves.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” 10 citations
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.