4 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
7 citations
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose anagen hair syndrome in children often resolves on its own.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” The document concludes that HAIR-AN syndrome should be considered when a patient shows severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance after excluding tumors.
June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” New genetic variants linked to albinism were found in Pakistani families.
55 citations
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November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A new change in the WNT10A gene caused a condition leading to short hair growth in a Chinese family.
55 citations
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August 2008 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia is a genetic condition that can cause early puberty and fertility problems, treated with specific steroids.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
30 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 3 citations
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December 2022 in “The Neurologist” CARASIL, a rare genetic disorder, was confirmed in an Arabic woman, highlighting its rarity and need for stroke prevention.
12 citations
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” A new gene mutation causes complete androgen insensitivity in a 16-year-old with a female appearance.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
15 citations
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Proper cleansing can resolve dermatosis neglecta, which may indicate underlying psychiatric issues.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Restoring EDA and WNT pathways early may help improve skin, hair, and teeth issues in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
26 citations
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
August 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Acitretin effectively prevented skin cancer in a patient with late-onset Rothmund-Thomson syndrome.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” EFFC might be common but underreported.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “International journal of surgical pathology” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.
20 citations
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July 2013 in “European Journal of Oral Sciences” A new PAX9 gene mutation causes missing teeth and hair problems, but not skin or nail issues.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.