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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
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Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
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November 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The document reports the first case of a rare skin condition in Colombia, the 19th case worldwide.
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
A rare skin condition in a 17-year-old was diagnosed late, stressing the need for careful evaluation and genetic testing.