January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Thicker melanomas and nodular types are more likely to spread to sentinel lymph nodes.
November 2003 in “Aap Grand Rounds” Parents often claim to use more home safety measures than they actually do.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that corticosteroids effectively treat vasculitis allergica in over 90% of cases, with long-term kidney issues being the main adverse outcome.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Examining scalp tissue under a microscope helps diagnose and understand hair loss diseases.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma is safe and can potentially help treat scarring hair loss.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Infection” The ACE1 gene variant doesn't affect long-COVID symptoms.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bullous pemphigoid can look like erythema multiforme, so awareness is needed for proper treatment.
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August 2019 in “F1000Research” CMG2 and TEM8 receptors have distinct roles in skin and growth disorders, affecting collagen breakdown and growth.
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
A rare skin condition in a 17-year-old was diagnosed late, stressing the need for careful evaluation and genetic testing.
August 2023 in “Rheumatology” Early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and thorough evaluation are crucial for treating complex overlap syndromes effectively.
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
March 2026 in “Journal of genetics and genomics/Journal of Genetics and Genomics”
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” KRT14 gene variants cause dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis, affecting nails, teeth, and hair.
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” A new gene mutation linked to Olmsted syndrome may increase cancer risk, suggesting the need for ongoing patient monitoring.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Mycosis fungoides can have unusual symptoms and may be misdiagnosed, but specific cell markers might suggest a lower risk of worsening.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” CYLD mutations cause a variety of skin tumors with symptoms starting around age 16, and treatments are currently limited.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CRISPR/Cas9 and prime editing can potentially fix skin disorder genes safely and effectively.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.