34 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” The conclusion suggests that early signs of hidradenitis suppurativa may start in the hair follicle, with genetic and immune factors playing a role, highlighting the need for more research on the hair follicle's immune system.
April 2018 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
Women with PCOS, especially with hirsutism, should be screened for depression and anxiety.
7 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Integrating biological networks improves drug repurposing and ADR prediction.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
7 citations
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
November 2024 in “Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal” Identifying alopecia types early is crucial for better treatment and quality of life.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
30 citations
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
19 citations
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij vìsnik psihonevrologìï” Women with mixed alopecia have more severe mental health issues than those with metabolic alopecia.
62 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Primary cicatricial alopecia is linked to various health issues, indicating broader systemic problems.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Female pattern hair loss affects many women and requires specialized care.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
94 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
October 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain genes and proteins may help diagnose and treat primary cicatricial alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different types of atopic dermatitis were linked to specific genetic and immune changes, suggesting that severe cases might need stronger immune-targeting treatments.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Medical Genomics” A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for children with Trichothiodystrophy and hidden learning disorders.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology” PCOS is likely inherited in families, increasing risk for first-degree relatives.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.