2 citations
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
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.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tuberous sclerosis by identifying unique skin patterns.
20 citations
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January 2002 in “Laboratory Animals” Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.
June 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Dupilumab improved hair and skin in a woman with Netherton syndrome.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
23 citations
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “Medicina” Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Certain factors can trigger hormonal imbalances and cyst formation, leading to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
9 citations
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July 2007 in “Circulation Research” Defects in certain proteins cause major heart abnormalities during early development.
29 citations
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A genetic mutation in a specific gene causes a salt-wasting condition in a Pakistani girl and her family.
47 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
42 citations
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August 2017 in “Human Reproduction” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer distance between the clitoris and anus.
5 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
April 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The woman likely has secondary syphilis, treatable with penicillin.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A young cat had a rare hair condition with twisted hair shafts but stayed healthy.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “PLoS Genetics” Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
31 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome is caused by structural abnormalities in the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
6 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Systemic corticosteroids can cause unusual skin issues in people with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
August 2025 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” A new EDA gene variant causes X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in a Chinese family.