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A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
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A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.
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April 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
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