April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different types of stem cells in the skin contribute to the variety of melanoma forms.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Thyroid and skin autoimmune diseases share genetic and immune links, affecting both tissues.
February 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology” Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
118 citations
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
449 citations
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December 2005 in “The Plant Cell” BIK1 gene helps plants resist some pathogens but makes them more vulnerable to others.
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
January 2003 in “Springer eBooks” Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
January 2026 in “Biology” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by multiple genes and pathways, with genetic risk varying by population, and personalized treatments are being explored.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
CAG repeat numbers in the AR gene likely don't affect male pattern baldness in Korean men.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Baricitinib successfully regrew hair in an 8-year-old boy with alopecia totalis linked to a KRT74 gene variant.
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Apoptosis may play a role in feather and hair development, SF-36 is better for mental health in skin patients, a psoriasis gene is found in Caucasians, eosinophils might not be crucial for some skin allergies, and changes in atopic dermatitis could increase skin sensitivity.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” The conclusion is that certain genetic factors and blood types may affect COVID-19 severity, but changes in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 genes are not clearly linked to it.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Chemotherapy causes temporary hair loss in women, while Tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair, and genetics show no link between female pattern hair loss and common baldness genes.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Genes” Genetic differences affect how people respond to COVID-19.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRDX5 enzyme may contribute to alopecia areata by affecting oxidative stress and autoimmunity.
30 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” TMPRSS2 affects COVID-19 severity and treatment options.
January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Parental uveitis increases offspring's risk and severity of autoimmune eye disease.