November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A 21-month-old boy has a rare genetic disorder causing sparse hair due to an LSS gene mutation.
July 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Escin may help treat hair loss by boosting a specific cell growth pathway.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
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October 2024 in “Canine Medicine and Genetics” The MLPH gene is not linked to seasonal hair loss in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs.
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June 2017 in “American journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Specific mutations in a receptor cause facial abnormalities and hair loss.
November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
January 2022 in “European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology” Topical imiquimod use for treating a cervical lesion might cause delayed hair loss.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Finasteride may cause kidney damage.
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
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March 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
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January 2014 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
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November 2023 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis of Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome is crucial to prevent severe complications.
November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White piedra, a rare fungal infection, was diagnosed in two women in a northern climate.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Trichoscopy helps better understand and manage alopecia areata, improving patient outcomes.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
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February 2015 in “Melanoma management” Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
March 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document discusses how to identify and manage common skin conditions in children.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.