January 2025 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic neuromyelitis optica and should be considered for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes varying hair loss severity in a Pakistani family.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.
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January 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Removing both KLK5 and KLK7 proteins can prevent death and skin issues in Netherton syndrome.
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
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December 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Steatocystoma multiplex causes recurring skin cysts and needs early recognition for better management.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Accurate diagnosis and early specialist referral are crucial for managing 46,XY Disorders of Sex Development.
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
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September 2011 in “BMJ Case Reports” Quick diagnosis and biotin treatment can dramatically improve biotinidase deficiency symptoms.
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
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March 1943 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare case of severe scalp hair loss and nail issues in keratosis follicularis was observed.
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November 2015 in “Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics” Greek women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and are more likely to be overweight compared to healthy controls.
May 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare genetic hair disorders.
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June 1989 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Hairy elbows may be linked to short stature, but the exact cause is unclear.