April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the TSPEAR gene cause a new form of ectodermal dysplasia affecting hair and tooth development.
10 citations
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
2 citations
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July 2008 in “Paediatrics & child health” Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
11 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
98 citations
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July 1983 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Individuals with this condition often develop male traits and identities at puberty despite being raised as females.
10 citations
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September 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Gynecomastia and premature thelarche often resolve naturally but need evaluation to rule out serious issues.
47 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Matrical tumors share a common growth mechanism involving the Wnt pathway and consistent PHLDA1 expression.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
2 citations
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May 1979 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A pilomatrixoma in the eyebrow can cause hair loss and skin lightening.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Genetics” A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
May 2026 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Atrichia with papular lesions causes irreversible hair loss from infancy and is often misdiagnosed.
17 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Parental support and gender-affirming care are crucial for the mental health of transgender adolescents.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
7 citations
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Chronic Acrodermatitis Enteropathica can persist into adulthood and requires careful zinc treatment.
29 citations
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A genetic mutation in a specific gene causes a salt-wasting condition in a Pakistani girl and her family.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” About 50% of 46, XY DSD cases lack a genetic diagnosis, but advanced sequencing methods improve detection.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” 21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
5 citations
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August 1925 in “Archives of dermatology” An 8-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's Disease shows various symptoms and is from a family with close genetic ties.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
March 2003 in “中華皮膚科醫學雜誌” Trichothiodystrophy causes unusual hair and developmental issues.
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.