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March 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” EGFR inhibitors often cause dry, brittle hair and eyebrow/eyelash changes.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology online journal” Dermoscopy helped diagnose a rare hair disorder in a 2-year-old boy.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
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November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Diagnosing and managing children's hair shaft disorders is challenging but essential.
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” A litter of cats had a hair condition similar to a mouse mutation, leading to hair loss and abnormal hair and skin.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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