June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
July 2024 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” A 24-year-old man developed both alopecia areata universalis and type 1 diabetes at the same time, which is rare.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata should only get thyroid screening if they have Down syndrome, a family history of thyroid disease, atopy, or signs of thyroid problems.
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August 2022 in “Federal Practitioner” A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” Alopecia areata and myasthenia gravis can occur as rare symptoms of breast cancer.
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January 1998 in “Neurourology and Urodynamics” AMN can cause bladder problems due to nerve damage.
August 2017 in “ARSHI Veterinary Letters” A Shih Tzu with Cushing syndrome developed skin issues and was euthanized after treatment led to neurological problems.
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April 2014 in “Molecular and Clinical Oncology” Alopecia areata can be an early sign of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and may improve with lymphoma treatment.
July 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study found that alopecia areata is strongly linked to autoimmune diseases and may indicate a genetic predisposition to such conditions.
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December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have certain health issues like ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, but less likely to have others like hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
July 2023 in “Health science reports” Alopecia Areata is linked to a higher risk of several diseases, which vary with age and sex.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” A 22-year-old with multiple autoimmune diseases needs a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Alopecia Areata might be linked to Crohn's disease.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” Early diagnosis and prednisone treatment can improve outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Ayme-Gripp Syndrome was confirmed in a woman through genetic testing, highlighting the need to consider rare genetic conditions in diagnoses.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Most adrenal cortex tumors are benign and non-secreting, but proper diagnosis and treatment are important due to the rare possibility of cancer.
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
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December 1992 in “PubMed” Early detection of Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy is crucial to prevent severe complications.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
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November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology” Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.
January 2023 in “Endocrine Journal” Treating classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency requires precise glucocorticoid dosing and attention to individual patient needs, with new treatments showing promise.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Monoclonal antibodies are often linked to alopecia areata cases.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graves' disease can cause hair loss in children and should be considered when treating pediatric alopecia areata.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare case of Cushing syndrome was successfully treated with one-sided adrenal gland removal, suggesting personalized treatment is important.