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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
June 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis of tufted hair is crucial for managing folliculitis decalvans, a chronic scalp condition.
October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
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January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Sorafenib may cause hand-foot and stump syndrome, requiring early detection and management.
June 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Japanese researchers created new hair follicles from human cells that grew hair when put into mice, and other findings showed a link between eye disease severity and corneal thickness, gene mutations affecting hearing and touch, and the safety of the shingles vaccine for adults over 50.
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October 2012 in “Australian veterinary journal” Two Australian Poll Hereford calves had severe anaemia, abnormal red blood cells, and skin issues.
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January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.
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September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and rickets, treatable with calcium therapy.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Men with baldness, ear creases, and hairy ears have a higher risk of heart disease.
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June 2007 in “PLoS ONE” Birds can regenerate inner ear cells using specific gene pathways, unlike mammals.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” HDAC6 helps keep ovarian follicles dormant, extending female fertility.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” COVID-19-positive patients with prosthetic speech implants face increased risks and need special care.
Light tickling can be unpleasant and may feel worse for individuals with autism.
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January 2006 Diagonal earlobe and preauricular creases may indicate higher coronary artery disease risk in men.
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October 2017 Vibration anesthesia can significantly lessen the pain during hair restoration surgery.
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July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” CDH3-related disease causes worsening eye and hair issues.
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July 2015 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” Friedreich's ataxia causes thin, weak hair with surface damage and cavities.
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January 1987 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus improved a rare ear condition in cats.
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November 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Tofacitinib effectively improved severe skin symptoms in a patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia.
March 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The dressing speeds up wound healing using sound waves without needing extra devices.
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January 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.
May 2024 in “Rossijskaâ oftalʹmologiâ onlajn” Early treatment with corticosteroids improved her eye condition significantly.
February 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tape-strip RNA sequencing can better detect inflammation in hair follicles for alopecia areata.
A man with painful ear plaques was diagnosed with discoid lupus and treated with medications and lifestyle changes.