3 citations
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June 2002 in “PubMed” Two sisters with Netherton's syndrome had skin and hair issues, needing special diet and ointments.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early intervention is important for limited systemic sclerosis patients due to higher pain and ulceration risks.
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
January 2025 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery can effectively manage glaucoma in GAPO syndrome when other treatments fail.
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March 2010 in “Medicine” Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.
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August 2017 in “Clinical case reports” A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
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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 2003 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
47 citations
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's skin symptoms led to a diagnosis of systemic AL amyloidosis, but she died from sepsis shortly after.
55 citations
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November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Cancer” Childhood and adult height, and early immune-related hospitalizations increase testicular cancer risk, while baldness, larger families, and sports reduce it.
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” Alopecia areata and myasthenia gravis can occur as rare symptoms of breast cancer.
Understanding genetics is crucial for treating heart and skin diseases.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “Anticancer Research” NBCCS and BFHS might be the same syndrome, helping better identify and manage cases.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
1 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
January 2026 in “Cosmoderma” A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
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January 2009 in “Nippon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi” A 10-year-old boy recovered from a scalp infection caused by a fungus after treatment with itraconazole.
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May 1981 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A possible link exists between hair follicle abnormalities, hair loss, and muscle weakness.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome can be linked to hydralazine use and multiple autoantibodies, requiring high clinical suspicion and more research.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” A girl with hereditary chorea, likely Huntington's disease, had her condition worsened by lupus.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Rapid virilization should be checked for possible ovarian or adrenal cancer.
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndromes involve specific combinations of autoimmune diseases.