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.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Different gene mutations cause different types of ichthyosis, with some new mutations found.
7 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.
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February 2019 in “Genes” The study concludes that mutations in the AEBP1 gene can cause a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and should be considered in diagnosis.
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
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January 1989 Tay syndrome is a unique genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and developmental issues.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a rare condition that causes scarring hair loss, mainly in older women, and requires ongoing treatment.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Twins had rare skin cysts likely due to genetics.
26 citations
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell reports” The study created hair-bearing skin models that lack a key protein for skin layer attachment, limiting their use for certain skin disease research.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology” AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.
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.
2 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
April 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
30 citations
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January 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Spiny keratoderma may be ectopic hair formation on palms and soles.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
November 2025 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic other conditions, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial to prevent lasting issues.
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.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Nepalese journal of ophthalmology” An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.
160 citations
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January 2014 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Early development of hair, teeth, and glands involves specific signaling pathways and cellular interactions.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells from people with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex have abnormally placed and less active mitochondria.
Goats can have various genetic skin diseases affecting hair, skin, and thyroid function.
April 2012 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” No effective treatment exists to stimulate hair growth in atrichia with papular lesions.
November 2023 in “Вопросы современной педиатрии” Genetic testing can diagnose hair loss linked to DSG4 gene variants.