September 2025 in “PubMed” Hirsutism in women is linked to PCOS and can cause health issues if untreated.
January 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging due to a gene mutation, with no cure yet, but research may lead to better treatments.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ophiasis mainly affects females, lasts longer, and has lower regrowth rates, with a new classification system helping predict treatment response.
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June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
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December 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Genetic testing confirmed a rare disorder causing hair loss and vision problems in a Saudi family, stressing its importance for diagnosis and counseling.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
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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.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgenetic alopecia is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome.
January 2023 in “Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases” Hyperandrogenism is a common hormonal disorder in women, often linked to PCOS.
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatology” Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Health Psychology” Alopecia Areata patients experience higher social appearance anxiety due to visible hair loss.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Early-onset hair loss is linked to Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
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June 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Inflammation damages sweat ducts, causing sweat gland injury.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
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August 2011 in “Clinics” The author clarified that Alopecia Areata Incognita (AAI) and diffuse Alopecia Areata (AA) are different conditions and the case discussed was actually AA, not AAI.
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
9 citations
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February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” Dystonia may be part of PAS-4 and linked to immune issues.
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January 2007 in “Human Genetics” AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” People with the same genetic mutation for Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can have different symptoms.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sheehan syndrome can cause hormone deficiencies after childbirth, but treatment can improve symptoms.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain genes may be linked to autoimmune conditions in people with alopecia areata.
January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Korean adolescents with androgenetic alopecia often have a family history, milder symptoms than adults, and normal hormone levels.
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October 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.