October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” SASH1 gene mutations are linked to various inherited skin pigmentation disorders.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
2 citations
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March 1942 in “JAMA” 29 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical eyedrops may cause eyelash whitening and skin lightening around the eyes.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
35 citations
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September 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
2 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different tumor cells in one basal cell carcinoma can cause mixed treatment responses, suggesting personalized treatment is needed.
November 2012 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” A new genetic mutation causes severe Leydig cell hypoplasia, affecting sexual development.
5 citations
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February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two red-haired men with alopecia areata regrew black hair instead of red.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” A rare pigmented skin tumor called melanotrichoblastoma was diagnosed in a 51-year-old woman.
6 citations
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Cyclophosphamide likely causes skin darkening by affecting hair follicles.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Intestinal Research” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can cause multiple gastrointestinal polyps and various physical symptoms.
July 2025 in “Advanced Science” Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C are important for hair pigmentation and could help treat pigmentation disorders.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
14 citations
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November 1979 in “Pediatric Research” Dark hair with a red beard likely evolved for camouflage, not attraction.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Medical Genomics” A new ARID1B gene variation causes Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 and early high myopia in a Chinese family.
January 2003 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair color affects light reflection, with black hair having higher cuticle angles and lighter hair showing less specular reflection.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
17 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative treatment.
28 citations
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June 1991 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Black and white Saluki dogs have a unique hair loss condition different from Doberman pinschers.
16 citations
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March 2011 in “Ophthalmic genetics” A patient with Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome also had choroidal melanoma, suggesting the need for careful eyelid exams in such patients.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Black hairs have more pigment-related genes, while gray hairs have more keratin-related genes.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” Swiss Holstein cattle with curly, short hair carry genes from the Simmental breed.