title: Genetics for the practicing dermatologist.
abstract: In the era of robust genome sequencing, a working understanding of genetics has become important for the clinician. For the dermatologist, understanding the flow of genetic information from genotype to phenotype can aid in the delivery of effective patient care. In this article, we will review concepts in genetics and the human genome and how they contribute to clinical dermatology.
authors.affiliation: Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Jamison D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Feramisco
authors.forename: Hensin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tsao
authors.forename: Dawn H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D019175:DNA Methylation / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D003880:Dermatology; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D005359:Fibrous Dysplasia, Polyostotic / Q000235:genetics; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D055106:Genome-Wide Association Study; D018392:Genomic Imprinting; D006801:Humans; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000235:genetics; D010641:Phenotype; D012873:Skin Diseases, Genetic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D049951:X Chromosome Inactivation