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Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
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It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
research More Than One Gene Involved in Monilethrix: Intracellular but Also Extracellular Players
Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
research A Novel Mouse Type I Intermediate Filament Gene, Keratin 17n, Exhibits Preferred Expression in Nail Tissue
A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
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A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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