August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
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February 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A rare lupus case on the chin was successfully treated with steroids and immunomodulators after accurate diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques.
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July 2017 in “PubMed” Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
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July 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Early diagnosis of skin conditions linked to rickets is crucial to prevent growth and bone issues.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” The rhg mutation in mice affects the Oat gene, causing hair growth issues and other symptoms.
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
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January 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” Treatment with vitamin A did not improve the child's skin condition.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.
January 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A young woman had a rare scalp tumor usually found in older women.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” LC-OCT helps accurately diagnose different types of infant hair loss without invasive methods.
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A child lost eyelashes on one eyelid after COVID-19, likely due to a temporary hair loss condition.
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January 2002 in “Laboratory Animals” Mutations in the hairless gene cause hair loss and skin cysts in rhesus macaques.
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September 2014 in “Bone” A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
February 2026 in “The Laryngoscope” Airway issues can occur in Conradi–Hünermann–Happle syndrome and can be managed with minimally invasive procedures.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
August 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” A child with a rare type of rickets showed some improvement with high doses of vitamin D, but such conditions often respond poorly to treatment.
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
December 2024 in “PubMed” A man with a rare disease experienced late hair whitening and loss, but hair color returned, suggesting a good outlook.
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January 2009 in “Medical mycology” A family got a fungal infection from a boy who had contact with rabbits, but they all recovered with treatment.