9 citations
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
9 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” LALPS causes non-scarring hair loss along the Blaschko line, with unique trichoscopic findings.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “Tissue Antigens” The A allele of the C2 gene increases the risk of lupus, while the G allele may protect against it.
53 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
8 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTEN was identified as a specific marker for the skin disease cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and it helps increase the expression of harmful type I interferons.
72 citations
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
July 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” These gene variations are not linked to alopecia areata in Egyptians.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
November 2012 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” A new genetic mutation causes severe Leydig cell hypoplasia, affecting sexual development.
2 citations
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Some people have a genetic variation that makes them less effective at breaking down drugs.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
January 2016 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” Dietary L-serine supplementation can reduce symptoms of HSAN1 by lowering harmful 1-deoxySL levels.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry” Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome causes early tooth loss and skin issues, needing early dental diagnosis.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” The revised BASP classification for hair loss is less accurate and harder to use but could still be a viable option.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of child neurology” The same genetic mutation in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome can lead to different levels of severity, suggesting other factors influence the symptoms.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AL136131.3 slows hair growth by affecting energy processes in hair loss.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
5 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Focal palmoplantar callosities may help diagnose non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
Mutations in the PADI3 gene may cause central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in women of African ancestry.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” Seven new genetic risk areas for prostate cancer were found.