197 citations
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June 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.
175 citations
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in pediatrics” A girl with skin rashes and low zinc levels improved with zinc supplements and had new gene mutations linked to her condition.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Early diagnosis and genetic evaluation of ADULT syndrome are crucial to reduce stress and medical costs.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia often experience skin, nail, hair, and bone issues, and may benefit from calcium and vitamin D supplements.
5 citations
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August 1925 in “Archives of dermatology” An 8-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's Disease shows various symptoms and is from a family with close genetic ties.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
38 citations
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August 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” A disease causing skin issues in young adult German short-haired pointers is hereditary, with most affected dogs not responding to treatment.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
September 2013 in “Helda (University of Helsinki)” Mutations in specific genes cause certain congenital defects in dogs, aiding in understanding similar human diseases.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
April 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” A one-year-old child with a genetic condition had symptoms improved by treating zinc deficiency.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with CHILD syndrome showed skin abnormalities, and the report suggests CHILD nevus and NEVIL might be the same condition, highlighting the need for diagnosis for genetic advice.
26 citations
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June 2004 in “Clinical Genetics” The keratin 5 mutation in a family with epidermolysis bullosa simplex was due to mosaicism, not a new mutation.
January 2015 in “Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases” Danon disease can be hard to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
37 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” A girl had rickets due to a gene mutation affecting vitamin D response.
13 citations
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February 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EF and PXE not closely related.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics” A novel CLDN1 mutation in a 2-month-old with NISCH showed improvement with symptom management.
15 citations
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
32 citations
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September 2003 in “European journal of oral sciences” People with ectodermal dysplasias often have reduced saliva production and should get saliva tests.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
85 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Applied Genetics” Mutations in specific genes disrupt development of sweat glands, teeth, hair, skin, and nails in HED.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.