4 citations
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January 2010 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Breast cancer patients have lower hair zinc levels, which strongly decrease as BMI increases.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Nutrition” The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Depression and hair loss may influence each other.
2 citations
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March 2003 in “Endocrine Practice” The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
March 2016 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” The woman likely has a hormonal imbalance causing excessive hair growth.
Brunsting-Perry pemphigoid can cause scarring hair loss and may be underdiagnosed.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Weight loss from bariatric surgery improved certain skin conditions.
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
January 2017 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Mantel's family life affected her view of femininity and worsened her endometriosis.
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
February 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Biotin supplements significantly improved a young girl's uncombable hair.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
December 2023 in “Curēus” A woman with lupus had rare severe symptoms but improved with treatment.
February 2024 in “Mağallaẗ Al-Iqtiṣād Al-Manzilī - Ǧāmiʿaẗ Al-Munūfiyyaẗ” Both Egyptian and Omani obese men share similar obesity-related factors, emphasizing the need for healthy eating and exercise.
29 citations
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lithium treatment can cause increased hair shedding and hair loss in patients.
July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” Hair examination is crucial for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in patients with certain skin symptoms.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
52 citations
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May 2009 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Hair loss and polyneuropathy improved, but severe vision impairment persisted.
19 citations
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
6 citations
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome can occur with minimal mucin deposition.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
January 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Personalized hair care can help manage hair-focused repetitive behaviors.
A 69-year-old smoker was wrongly diagnosed with lung cancer but actually had a rare lymphatic system disorder.
June 1987 in “Pediatric Neurology Briefs” Biotinidase deficiency can cause symptoms like sleepiness, hair loss, and seizures.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Obesity surgery” Many people experience hair loss after weight loss surgery, especially younger women, and it's linked to lower levels of zinc, folic acid, and ferritin.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Obesity significantly affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and should be considered during skin exams.
2 citations
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May 2013 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” A teenage girl's excessive hair growth was caused by a medication for mania, but improved after stopping the medication.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Nail issues are common in alopecia areata patients.