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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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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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.
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November 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
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June 2001 in “Annals of neurology” Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A new genetic variant in the LIPH gene causes hair growth issues in a Chinese patient.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Targeting specific metabolic and ionic pathways may improve alopecia areata treatment.
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April 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Ichthyosis serpentina may be a variant linked to bamboo hair, with a possible genetic component.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
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April 2018 in “Hormones” No consistent link between genotype and phenotype in 5-α-Reductase type 2 deficiency.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 72 citations
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October 1988 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Children with frequent severe infections and low antibodies should be checked for immune deficiencies.
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July 2009 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
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February 1986 in “PubMed” Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
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October 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” 5α-reductase deficiency can cause ambiguous genitalia and gender dysphoria, treatable with testosterone.
December 2025 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing CNOT3 syndrome.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
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June 2017 in “Gene” A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” A young boy with Netherton syndrome improved significantly using IVIG, dupilumab, and dietary changes.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” Certain SPINK5 gene mutations are common in Israeli families with Comèl-Netherton syndrome.
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
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April 2010 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
September 2022 in “JAMC. Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbotabad, Pakistan/Journal of Ayub Medical College” A boy with a rare skin condition improved quickly after starting zinc supplements.
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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.