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September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” B-type hairs on female butterfly legs help them choose where to lay eggs.
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January 2000 in “Acta Oto-Laryngologica” Epidermal growth factor increases extra hair cells in newborn rat ears.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” A single recessive gene causes sparse hair in certain Japanese White rabbits.
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April 1987 in “Brain Research” Hair-follicle nerves in cats' spinal cords can be inhibited by GABA-related connections.
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June 2005 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Some infants temporarily grow scrotal hair, which usually disappears on its own without any health issues.
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September 2018 in “Clinical Pediatrics” Most inconsolable crying in infants is not due to a serious cause, and a detailed check-up is typically enough to find the reason.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
February 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR is essential for organized skin nerve growth and branching.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A rare case links early-onset alopecia universalis and nephrotic syndrome, suggesting genetic immune issues.
Obstructive sleep apnea can be hereditary and linked to a genetic mutation in the COL1A2 gene.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Certain mice without specific receptors or mast cells don't lose hair from stress.
September 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Gene sequencing is essential for diagnosing Junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Razor bumps are linked to a genetic variant, misoprostol helps erythromelalgia pain, steroid ointments don't affect skin rhythms, and certain antibodies are common in localized scleroderma.
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June 2024 in “Allergy” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
November 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Allergies, especially dust mite allergy, may worsen alopecia areata, and desensitization could help reduce its severity.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Kallmann syndrome can cause eye issues and other health problems, requiring various treatments.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Parental uveitis increases offspring's risk and severity of autoimmune eye disease.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
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March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
April 2018 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.