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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
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December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid therapy effectively manage Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia symptoms but have limitations.
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December 1992 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
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January 2014 in “Michigan telecommunications and technology law review” Zinc deficiency in alcoholic cirrhosis patients causes skin issues, and zinc treatment improves symptoms.
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February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.
October 2020 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Para-aminobenzoic acid in hair supplements can cause autoimmune hepatitis.
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September 2013 in “Nutrition” The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
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January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Human Reproduction” N-acetylcysteine may help treat uterine and placental issues in PCOS.
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April 1980 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
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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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February 2014 in “Italian journal of medicine” An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain hormone levels can help diagnose P450 oxidoreductase deficiency.
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June 1983 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Copper therapy improved health and enzyme activity in mice with copper deficiency.
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February 2005 in “Fertility and Sterility” Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and hair loss in two unrelated girls.
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January 2010 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ichthyoses are genetic skin disorders that affect the skin's barrier function.
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September 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
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October 2022 in “Curēus” Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effectively treating severe alopecia and related symptoms.
A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.
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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.