September 2024 in “Medicina” This study found that among women with PCOS, the FokI CC genotype of the VDR gene may offer protection against acne and seborrhea, while the VDR-TaqI dominant genotype is associated with reduced oxidative stress.
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September 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests no significant association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and alopecia areata.
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January 2017 in “The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine” In this study, researchers found no significant association between VDR gene polymorphisms and the susceptibility to alopecia areata, suggesting that these genetic variations may not play a role in the disease's development.
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” This study identified two novel point mutations in the hHb6 gene associated with monilethrix, suggesting these mutations could serve as diagnostic markers for this genetic hair disorder.