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October 2016 Genetic hair disorders can indicate other hidden health problems.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The study concluded that genetic mutations affect human hair diseases and identified key genes and pathways involved in hair growth and cycling.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that an inherited nail condition often improves on its own, and spironolactone effectively treats acne in women.
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
March 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Evolutionary studies” Different human traits like skin color and hair type vary between populations due to genetic adaptations to the environment.
October 2019 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome after showing symptoms like diarrhea, weight loss, and skin changes.
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March 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.
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October 2001 in “Veterinary dermatology” The skin issues in the two dogs might be caused by infection or self-injury, not genetics.
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February 2007 in “JAMA” PCOS is a common inherited condition causing cysts, irregular periods, and increased diabetes risk in women.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited condition causing fragile skin with no cure, managed by wound care and experimental treatments show promise.
178 citations,
June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata in these mice is inherited, more common in young females, and can be treated with triamcinolone acetonide.
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Male pattern baldness is mostly inherited, involves many genes, and is linked to other traits like early puberty and strong bones.
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January 2005 in “Clinics in dermatology” Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.
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March 1963 in “American journal of diseases of children” Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
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September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
January 2023 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” Certain gene variants can cause inherited hair diseases, which are important to diagnose and understand for patient care.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
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June 2007 in “Experimental cell research” Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Genomic profiling for myeloid cancers can find important inherited mutations, but it's challenging when these mutations aren't related to the patient's symptoms.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
January 2003 in “Springer eBooks” Androgenic alopecia is a type of hair loss that's partly inherited and can be due to hormonal imbalance.
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September 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.
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March 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.