3 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
2 citations
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
108 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Overexpressing Dsg3 in mice skin causes excessive cell growth and abnormal skin development.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Umbilical cord blood transplantation improved the boy's symptoms despite complications.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing Atrichia with Papular Lesions in children without needing a biopsy.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for improving the quality of life in patients with ectodermal dysplasia.
73 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Immunocompromised patients can develop skin and hair issues due to a virus.
September 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The baby's rash and hair loss were cured with zinc supplements and better skin care.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
June 2021 in “The Journal of Family Practice” A 69-year-old woman has a fast-growing hand lesion that didn't improve with salicylic acid.
5 citations
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December 1964 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Congenital atrichia is a rare condition where children are born without hair, and treatment is often ineffective.
Early genetic testing and new therapies like secukinumab are crucial for managing Netherton syndrome effectively.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
1 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
A rare skin condition in a 17-year-old was diagnosed late, stressing the need for careful evaluation and genetic testing.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with specific medications after 9 months.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
3 citations
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
February 2026 in “Immunity Inflammation and Disease” Recognizing unusual skin, eye, or hair issues can help diagnose immune system disorders early, especially in children.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.