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May 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Myhre syndrome symptoms worsen over time, with specific genetic variants affecting severity.
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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.
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June 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
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June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology” Thymoma may link myasthenia gravis, nail dystrophy, and alopecia areata.
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
July 1998 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” A misdiagnosed case of HAIR-AN syndrome led to unnecessary surgeries and highlighted the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.
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July 2017 in “Oman medical journal” A man with a rare adrenal cancer showed unusual symptoms and died four months after diagnosis.
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March 1986 in “Clinical Cardiology” An adult with Kawasaki disease experienced temporary heart failure but recovered without lasting heart damage.
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May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
June 2022 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental opthalmology” The report shows a young man with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had typical and additional eye problems related to the disease.
January 2016 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Patients with RASopathies have a higher risk of autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
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October 2022 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Chronic arsenic exposure can cause liver damage and other health issues.
June 2010 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Self-induced vomiting in anorexia can lead to rare gout complications.
March 2024 in “Romanian Medical Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of diabetes and its complications” Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
May 2026 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Atrichia with papular lesions causes irreversible hair loss from infancy and is often misdiagnosed.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The text talks about a rare skin condition causing hair loss and suggests that people with this should also check their lung and heart health.
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January 1925 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa is a rare skin condition with hair-filled plugs in hair follicles.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
Aged Julia Creek dunnarts suffer from reproductive and hormonal issues, aiding conservation efforts.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that combines rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, making diagnosis challenging.