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A wide spectrum of dermatological disease is characterized by altered hair and nail phenotypes. Even though genetic mechanisms involved in the regulation of hair and nail growth and development are not fully understood, there have been significant advances in the understanding of the general genetic principles. This chapter reviews developments and their clinical implications.
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Tadin-Strapps, M., Christiano, A.M. (2006). Genetic Hair and Nail Defects. In: Runge, M.S., Patterson, C. (eds) Principles of Molecular Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-963-9_108
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