75 citations
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September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” LIPH mutations cause woolly hair in some Chinese people.
4 citations
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December 2001 in “Endoscopy” Prednisolone and Bactrim improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
April 2024 in “Rheumatology” A young woman with visual issues and other symptoms was diagnosed with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome, and improved with treatment.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “PubMed” Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
19 citations
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 32 citations
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May 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” The condition is likely inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern.
59 citations
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November 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 19-month-old Saudi girl had a rare skin condition with no other defects, and her family was unaffected.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Biopsy is crucial to correctly diagnose granuloma annulare, which can mimic other conditions like alopecia mucinosa.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care, including orthopedic surgery, can prevent long-term disability in IFAP syndrome.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A person with Werner syndrome was initially thought to just have female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics” Microarray analysis helps find hidden chromosomal changes in patients with intellectual disabilities and birth defects.
62 citations
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January 2010 in “Hormone research in paediatrics” Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPR can cause skin, hair, and nail issues, sometimes appearing later in life.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
54 citations
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November 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Generalized trichoepitheliomas with hair loss may indicate myasthenia gravis.
21 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
27 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
28 citations
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial pattern hair loss is likely advanced common baldness, not a type of lichen planopilaris.
September 2008 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” Two children with lysinuric protein intolerance showed symptoms similar to lupus.
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.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A hidden autoimmune syndrome was found during a shock, showing thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian issues.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” A woman with both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.