October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
March 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Animal Health” Zinc deficiency causes parakeratosis in buffalo calves, and supplementation improves symptoms.
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
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January 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” The conclusion is that Darier-White disease was accurately described by White but he missed the key feature of dyskeratotic cells which Darier identified.
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January 2018 in “Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial” Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
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January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Lithium can cause skin discoloration even at normal levels, so monitor for signs of intoxication.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
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June 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 22-year-old's gray hair partially turned back to its original color without known causes.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” A patient with congenital erythropoietic porphyria showed eye issues due to porphyrin buildup.
May 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Leukokoria can signal Coats disease or other retinal issues, requiring early detection to prevent severe outcomes.
April 2015 in “Archives of disease in childhood” A chubby child can still be malnourished.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
Melanocyte transplantation can safely restore skin color, especially in stable vitiligo, but must be chosen carefully based on the disease phase.
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June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
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August 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Vitiligo patients often have nail problems, so checking their nails is important.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic defects in the Wnt/PCP pathway may cause congenital yellow nail syndrome.
July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Some people may naturally have beaded lines on their skin that are more visible with certain treatments, and hair loss similar to post-pregnancy can occur after specific diet and therapy.
January 2025 in “Analytical Methods” A new fluorescent material can detect dextran sulfate sodium, turning green when present, useful for forensic and environmental monitoring.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Children with early graying hair might have lower levels of certain nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing β-catenin in certain stem cells causes hair whitening and pigmentation issues.
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Shiny white structures in trichoscopy can indicate long-standing discoid lupus erythematosus alopecia.
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May 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
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January 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Suplatast tosilate successfully treated a woman's systemic sclerosis symptoms.
January 1994 in “中医杂志:英文版” Hair trace element levels can guide new treatments for aplastic anemia.
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
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September 1970 in “Journal of Animal Science” Copper in the diet helps maintain hair color and mineral balance in calves.