[DERMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS IN MONOZYGOTIC TWINS]

Harefuah. 2020 Jan;159(1):18-20.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Genetic twin studies may shed light on the genetic basis as well as environmental and epigenetic factors in disease pathogenesis. Herein, we present four pairs of monozygotic twins sharing similar phenotypes in three dermatologic conditions, and a literature review regarding twin studies in these diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Phenotype
  • Skin Diseases*
  • Twins, Monozygotic*