64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” Low free thyroxine (FT4) is common in young lupus patients and needs quick diagnosis and treatment.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” FOL-005 peptide can reduce human hair growth by lowering FGF7 levels.
June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
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January 1989 Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Applying linoleic acid to the skin can reverse essential fatty acid deficiency symptoms.
April 2023 in “Tikrit Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Deferasirox effectively reduces iron overload in ß-thalassemia patients but may cause some manageable side effects.
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
31 citations
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December 1997 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Biotinidase deficiency can cause vision and walking problems in children and can improve with biotin treatment.
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January 2011 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A rare genetic skin condition usually affecting males was found in a 9-year-old girl.