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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Adipose tissue and eccrine gland displacement are common in certain alopecias but don't help differentiate between them.
February 2025 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” A rare combination of hair loss and excessive fine hair growth was found in celiac disease patients.
13 citations
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
2 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Tissue expansion successfully treated alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
41 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Cortisone reductase deficiency can cause high androgen and cortisol levels and may be missed in women with similar symptoms.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
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August 2015 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
October 2025 in “Medicine” A potential link exists between unexplained hormone deficiency, hair loss, and testicular tumors, suggesting thorough screening is needed.
13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
42 citations
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone and excess hair in a woman, which was resolved after tumor removal.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
24 citations
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February 1986 in “Cancer” A pancreatic tumor caused high glucagon levels and symptoms, but treatment reduced glucagon and shrank liver tumors.
11 citations
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
October 2023 in “BMJ Case Reports” Thyroid hormone therapy effectively treated the man's rare muscle and heart issues.
15 citations
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May 2021 in “Climacteric” Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism involves excess male hormones causing symptoms like hair growth and acne, and requires ruling out tumors and other disorders.
November 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A postmenopausal woman's excess male hormone symptoms improved after her ovaries were removed.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” The man's symptoms improved and the tumor shrank after treatment with cabergoline.
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November 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Most cases of high male hormone levels in women are due to polycystic ovary syndrome.
March 1997 in “The Lancet” Hirsutism is abnormal male-pattern hair growth in females due to excess androgens.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
December 2025 in “Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences” A miner developed extra shoulder hair due to long-term work pressure and inflammation.