March 2021 in “Research Society and Development” A blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier had hair loss due to color dilution alopecia, confirmed by tests, but no treatment was pursued.
January 2013 in “The Pan African medical journal” Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
October 2023 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Kallmann syndrome can cause eye issues and other health problems, requiring various treatments.
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February 2002 in “PubMed” A new gene mutation causes hereditary coproporphyria with reduced enzyme activity.
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September 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trichography is important for diagnosing hair fragility in Pomeranian dogs with hair cycle issues.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women and people with skin of color are more likely to be misdiagnosed with alopecia areata.
January 2005 in “Veterinarski glasnik” The dog's hair discoloration was due to low zinc and hypothyroidism, not the medication.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
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September 2021 Patients with alopecia areata may have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
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June 2013 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias” High iron, zinc, and manganese levels in soil hinder copper absorption in cattle, causing deficiency.
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Eating phenylthiocarbamide made all the rats' hair go gray, but some returned to their original color after stopping.
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July 2001 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
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December 2016 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Tunisian children with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets showed improvement with calcium treatment, and new genetic mutations were identified.
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Male hormones and reduced plakoglobin can impair heart electrical function and increase arrhythmia risk in males.
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
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June 2023 in “Journal of cell science” Mutations in iRhom2 affect hair and skin in mice and are linked to esophageal cancer, with ADAM17 playing a crucial role.
September 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management of Whitaker syndrome can improve patient outcomes.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track alopecia areata by examining specific hair and scalp markers.
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermatologists should recognize diverse discoid lupus signs to avoid misdiagnosis.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Monitor for early signs of azathioprine toxicity and check blood counts regularly.
December 2020 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” People with severe alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and may have other autoimmune or allergic conditions.
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May 2014 in “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution” The research found how GPCR Class A Rhodopsin receptors are related and suggested possible substances they interact with.