2 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
8 citations
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Via Medica Journals” Graham-Little syndrome causes hair loss and skin bumps, with difficult treatment options.
November 2020 in “Acta Medica Bulgarica/Acta medica Bulgarica” The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anterolateral leg alopecia is a benign, nonprogressive hair loss condition on the lower legs that is not well understood and may resolve on its own.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with alopecia areata, especially with Down syndrome or thyroid issues, should be screened for thyroid disease.
January 2019 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” A scalp biopsy revealed systemic amyloidosis in a woman who initially seemed to have a common hair loss condition.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Review” Trichilemmal carcinoma is rare, usually benign after removal, but needs close follow-up due to recurrence risks.
15 citations
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July 1975 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Graham-Little syndrome causes scarring hair loss and skin bumps.
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome is rare, linked to lupus, and hard to treat due to severe insulin resistance.
32 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” SLHA can be hard to diagnose and needs teamwork between specialists.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Early recognition of skin lesions in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is crucial for detecting renal tumors early.
16 citations
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
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.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Pediatric dermatology” Biotin, alone or with minoxidil, effectively treats short anagen syndrome.
October 1976 in “BMJ. British medical journal” December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” A Thai boy was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder causing hair thinning and shedding.
The document concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition where hair is thin and easily pulled out, often improving with age.
1 citations
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March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Recognizing eyebrow hair loss linked to a rare skin condition is crucial for proper treatment.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome requires genetic testing for accurate diagnosis due to its similarities with tuberous sclerosis.
26 citations
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
30 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
March 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Removing a tumor may resolve associated skin and hair symptoms.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.