January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
January 1998 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging due to a gene mutation, with no cure yet, but research may lead to better treatments.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
9 citations
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
30 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing minor skin lesions can help identify serious cancer syndromes.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
3 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new genetic mutation linked to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome was found in China.
July 2017 in “ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY and PROSTHETICS” Managing rare genetic diseases like osteogenesis imperfecta and Escobar syndrome is complex and requires both medical and surgical treatments.
10 citations
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Early recognition of skin lesions in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is crucial for detecting renal tumors early.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing Silver-Russell syndrome effectively.
18 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
June 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging from a genetic mutation, with no cure but ongoing research into potential treatments.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Ultraviolet techniques help identify Grover’s Disease, which may be underdiagnosed in young people and females.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
7 citations
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July 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian cancer with a good outlook was found in a woman with unusual hair growth and abdominal symptoms.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
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July 2016 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” A person with Turner Syndrome showed severe schizophrenia that didn't respond to treatment and had brain shrinkage.
October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The young woman has a benign, hereditary skin condition with no signs of a more serious syndrome.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.