December 2025 in “JGH Open” Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can improve outcomes in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
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December 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Genetic testing confirmed a rare disorder causing hair loss and vision problems in a Saudi family, stressing its importance for diagnosis and counseling.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
October 2017 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and nutritional support are crucial for managing Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
May 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” X-linked mental retardation includes various syndromes with both mental and physical abnormalities.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The document concludes that individuals with a rare genetic disorder linked to the AEBP1 gene may experience a unique type of hair loss and should be monitored for heart issues.
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” A potential genetic link between Werner syndrome and kidney disease was suggested.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 gene mutations cause Olmsted syndrome symptoms, but severity varies.
October 2007 in “Clinical Biochemistry” New genotype linked to non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia found in Italian siblings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms and genetic differences within families.
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
October 2022 in “Boletín médico del Hospital infantil de México/Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
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August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Inflammation may cause nail issues in Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology Online Journal” The girl's skin condition is benign but challenging to treat due to its size and location.
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June 1989 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Hairy elbows may be linked to short stature, but the exact cause is unclear.
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August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Genetics” A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
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December 1967 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.