January 2022 in “Function” Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
March 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
January 2008 in “US endocrinology” Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.
47 citations,
February 2015 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” The review suggests thorough evaluation and genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment of Chrousos syndrome.
14 citations,
March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
12 citations,
June 2016 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A new genetic mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes Olmsted-like syndrome in a Mongolian family.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical minoxidil may help treat a rare genetic hair condition with no fully effective treatments yet.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
1 citations,
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
February 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
5 citations,
June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
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.
25 citations,
December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
11 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
6 citations,
August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
3 citations,
March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
1 citations,
September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The meeting highlighted major advances in skin research, including new findings on skin microbes, genetic links to skin diseases, and improved treatments for various conditions.
2 citations,
November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Epidermal stem cells show promise for future dermatology treatments due to ongoing advancements.