84 citations
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
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May 2021 in “Seizure” Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
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February 1981 in “Experientia” A new gene causes hairlessness and skin cysts in rats.
April 2025 in “Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology” Straight-lined hairlines are most common among Etche people.
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
7 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
6 citations
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” Improving oral hygiene and quitting smoking can resolve black hairy tongue.
11 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
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December 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
Trichoscopic examination is crucial for diagnosing congenital triangular alopecia.
23 citations
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
13 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” An 8-year-old boy with hair-pulling disorder had a bald patch that was confirmed not to be a fungal infection and was treated with therapy.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
June 2026 in “The Journal of the Kyushu Dental Society”
Recognize Rapunzel syndrome in children with unexplained stomach issues for timely treatment.
December 2022 in “European journal of internal medicine” Hair straightening treatments can cause serious kidney damage, especially if you have skin issues.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair casts can be treated with physical removal and special shampoos.
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
January 2023 in “Odisha Journal of Psychiatry” Thorough patient interviews are crucial to identify self-inflicted hair loss.
22 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” Trichobezoars can cause serious health issues like biliary obstruction, and treatment includes surgery and therapy to prevent recurrence.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
A new mutation in the TRPS1 gene caused Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome in a 17-year-old, highlighting the need for genetic testing.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” People with cleft lip and palate often have respiratory problems.