August 2023 in “Rheumatology” Early referral to a pediatric rheumatologist and thorough evaluation are crucial for treating complex overlap syndromes effectively.
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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.
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
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March 2018 in “Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a chronic skin disease that can progress to systemic lupus in some cases and requires treatment to prevent recurrences and scarring.
Sox13 is a marker for early hair follicle development but not essential for skin and hair growth.
51 citations
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January 1997 in “PubMed” GABEB is a less severe skin condition caused by a gene mutation affecting collagen, leading to blisters and other symptoms.
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January 2010 in “Case Reports in Medicine” Relapsing polychondritis might be linked to alopecia areata due to immune system factors.
47 citations
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June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
February 2024 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.
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August 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” A possible link exists between minimal change nephrotic syndrome and complete hair loss.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
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April 2022 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus on the scalp is rare, often affects young Asians, and can be treated with specific medications.
September 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Consider rare forms of CAH for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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August 2016 in “Science Signaling” Alopecia areata patients show unique protein activity patterns, suggesting imbalanced signaling pathways.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” Research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome could help understand normal aging and heart disease.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
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December 2004 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
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November 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A transwoman developed a brain tumor after nine years of hormone therapy, suggesting a possible link between the treatment and tumor development.
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 5 citations
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January 2011 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” A severe form of Netherton syndrome caused by a specific gene mutation led to neonatal deaths in a family.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that ERBB2 mutations are common in extramammary Paget disease and may respond to systemic treatments like cancer immunotherapy.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles can be used to study gene mutations in Stargardt disease.
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.