A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
August 2023 in “Acta Scientific Paediatrics” A baby from an Indian family had a rare genetic disorder causing no scalp or body hair due to a specific gene deletion.
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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.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
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June 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” High beta-hydroxybutyrate levels may worsen hair loss in alopecia areata.
January 2011 in “Journal of Human Genetics” A Japanese patient with a rare genetic disorder had a less severe case than others, suggesting other factors may affect symptoms.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An artificial lipid barrier can restore hair growth in cases of SCD1 deficiency.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
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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.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
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May 2017 in “BMJ Case Reports” A 15-year-old boy's skin and hair condition worsened due to improper treatment, leading to severe health issues.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” 1 citations
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
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June 1989 in “Journal of dermatology” Three siblings had both Vohwinkel's disease and congenital alopecia, with no effective treatment.
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January 2011 in “生物医学研究杂志:英文版” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes monilethrix in a Han family.
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May 1952 in “Journal of Animal Science” Riboflavin deficiency in baby pigs causes health issues, and while supplements help, they may not fully fix internal problems.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
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July 1967 in “Science” Decomposed tritiated thymidine is less accurate for DNA tracing, and hair changes can indicate malnutrition.
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October 2002 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A gene mutation in mice causes skin defects and early death.
January 2021 in “İzmir Dr.Behçet Uz çocuk hastanesi dergisi” Children with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D and B12 levels and higher thyroid activity.
March 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” ULBP3 levels are higher in Tinea capitis patients and may help predict the disease's severity.
July 2025 in “SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences” Children with Vitamin D-dependent rickets type II may have severe dental issues that need a team of specialists for proper care.
October 2022 in “JAAD international” Most patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced some hair loss, which may be underreported and linked to disease severity.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The protein called small nuclear ribonucleoprotein polypeptide E is identified as a cause of a type of hair loss without other symptoms.
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November 2018 in “PubMed” People with TED often have low B12 levels and might benefit from B12 supplements.