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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
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March 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
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October 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
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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.
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September 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
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January 2013 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A girl inherited excessive body hair from her mother and grandmother.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” A patient with HAIR-AN syndrome, PCOS, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis improved with early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health problems.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
January 2022 in “Function” Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy improved hair health and emotional well-being in severe female baldness.
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June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Consider amyloidosis in patients with specific nail changes and check for systemic issues.
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
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