January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” Lichen planopilaris can unusually affect only the face, causing pigmentation and scarring.
32 citations
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August 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GLPLS and LPP are variants of lichen planus.
27 citations
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” PRP patients show varied symptoms and need more research to understand related conditions.
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
April 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Daughters with affected mothers may develop frontal fibrosing alopecia early.
11 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 53 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Dfl mutation in mice causes poor sebaceous gland function and complete hair loss.
July 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” AGA and SD share similar features, making diagnosis challenging.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” LIPH mutations cause woolly hair in some Chinese people.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that detailed clinical descriptions of seven family cases help understand dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa's symptoms and inheritance.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.
24 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
22 citations
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” A woman with Fox-Fordyce disease had symptom relief using tretinoin cream.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
December 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.
74 citations
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January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene can cause a rare hair disorder similar to monilethrix.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Uncombable hair syndrome is linked to Zellweger syndrome.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A child's rare skin disease was triggered by chickenpox.
March 2022 in “Más dermatología” Chronic lupus and frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur together, but their connection is unclear.
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” Cystic fibrosis can cause unusual symptoms like hair color changes, which can improve with proper treatment.