May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
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October 2010 in “Hepatology” Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid can cause hair loss when taken orally but may promote hair growth when applied topically.
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December 2018 in “Genetics in Medicine” Pegvaliase is recommended for treating adults with phenylketonuria.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
April 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A strict gluten-free diet can improve liver issues in celiac disease.
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May 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Fumaric acid esters might help treat alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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February 2025 in “Cell Reports” Skin acetyl-CoA synthesis is crucial for overall lipid balance.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Men with male pattern baldness have higher levels of A-FABP, which might help in early detection.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Zinc supplements effectively treat inherited zinc deficiency in infants.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
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September 2011 in “BMJ Case Reports” Quick diagnosis and biotin treatment can dramatically improve biotinidase deficiency symptoms.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lack of a key enzyme causes severe skin issues and death in mice.
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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.
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September 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin 17 gene mutations cause both steatocystoma multiplex and pachyonychia congenita type 2.
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June 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
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September 1975 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Pigs can make some essential fats and don't need them all in their diet to grow and stay healthy.
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May 1979 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
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August 2018 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” Acid inside cells speeds up aging and turns on aging signs in mice.
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May 1983 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Intramuscular cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and improves skin conditions in women with hyperandrogenism.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
Children with Parry Romberg Syndrome had successful facial fat-grafting surgeries after disease stabilization with no complications.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
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February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Short-chain fatty acids from *Cutibacterium acnes* cause skin inflammation, contributing to acne.
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” Vitamin B5 and coenzyme A may help regulate the immune system and could improve treatments for chronic diseases and cancer.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.