March 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” Surgery removed ovarian tumors, normalizing testosterone and improving symptoms.
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
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January 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.
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February 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” The 736T>A mutation in the LIPH gene is common in Japanese people with autosomal recessive woolly hair.
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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.
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January 1993 in “Dermatology” A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
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December 2022 in “The Neurologist” CARASIL, a rare genetic disorder, was confirmed in an Arabic woman, highlighting its rarity and need for stroke prevention.
Children with Parry Romberg Syndrome had successful facial fat-grafting surgeries after disease stabilization with no complications.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
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January 1989 Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
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December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.
September 2022 in “Curēus” The removed ovarian tumor was a rare type of blood vessel tumor that improved the patient's symptoms and hormone levels after surgery.
November 2021 in “Khyber Medical University Journal” A rare ovarian tumor caused a postmenopausal woman to develop male-like features, which improved after surgery.
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 23-year-old woman's missed periods were caused by a rare genetic disorder treated with hormone patches.
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May 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review” Delayed puberty often runs in families, can affect growth, and may need hormone treatment.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.
December 2024 in “Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Chromosomal microarray analysis is important for diagnosing rare genetic variations and guiding treatment.
Hepatitis B vaccination can trigger HSP, and vitamin D correction and tonsillectomy can effectively manage it.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
March 2021 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” 5 citations
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March 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.
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May 2018 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A woman's long-term scalp issues were diagnosed as a rare skin disorder called cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
January 2025 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” A new gene variant in a girl with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome may link the condition to early puberty.
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December 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy can diagnose Netherton syndrome without pulling hairs.
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May 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Cantú syndrome is caused by mutations in the ABCC9 gene.
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.