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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
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December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
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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.
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September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
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September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” High androgen levels can cause excessive hair growth and may indicate serious health issues, including heart disease and fertility problems.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRO-C22 can help diagnose and monitor the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” People living with HIV in Turkey often have skin conditions, which are more common in advanced HIV stages and may help in diagnosing the infection.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hidradenitis suppurativa severely impacts quality of life, especially with severe symptoms and certain comorbidities, and current treatments don't significantly improve it.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” A genetic mutation in the DCAF17 gene caused Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a Chinese patient from a related family.
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests finding a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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April 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
September 1976 in “PubMed” Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth mainly caused by ovarian hormones, and severe cases may require costly treatment with side effects.
November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different stages and types of female hair loss are linked with age, menopause, high blood pressure, and skin conditions like acne and hirsutism.
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January 2025 in “Diagnostics” High-frequency ultrasonography helps diagnose and manage hair and nail disorders safely and effectively.
January 2002 in “Proceedings of The Japanese Society of Animal Models for Human Diseases” Keratin2-6g is crucial for hair follicle development, with mutations causing cell degeneration and vacuolation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for improving the quality of life in patients with ectodermal dysplasia.
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November 2008 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The mouse hairy ears mutation causes longer ear hair due to changes in gene expression.
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
October 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed lupus after taking hydroxyurea for two years.
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January 2011 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A boy had a rare scalp condition with thickened skin and different-colored hair.
November 1993 in “PubMed” Hirsutism, excessive male-pattern hair in women, can be caused by high androgens or skin sensitivity, diagnosed by testosterone levels, and treated with hair removal and hormone therapy.
January 2003 in “Jiepouxue zazhi” HHK can help restore skin structure.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A child with a rare vitamin D-resistant condition improved with treatment.
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” CAH requires a multidisciplinary approach, and while current treatments help, future therapies show promise.
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December 1992 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.