4 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.
8 citations
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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman with a long-term skin condition developed a serious skin cancer that led to her death.
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
38 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of surgical oncology” A woman with breast cancer developed a rare condition causing excessive fine hair growth on her face and body.
26 citations
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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.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
RNA-based treatments show promise for managing Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
December 2017 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” A rare skin condition was misdiagnosed as a harmless mole on a woman's eyelid.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with Focal Dermal Hypoplasia often experience skin, nail, hair, and bone issues, and may benefit from calcium and vitamin D supplements.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have hirsutism and skin changes, which indicate a need for metabolic health checks.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes rapid aging due to a gene mutation, with no cure yet, but research may lead to better treatments.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Early recognition of loose anagen hair syndrome is important to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
January 2022 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
August 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Hyaluronic acid filler and fat grafting can cause rare skin complications.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Cystic panfolliculoma is a rare, harmless tumor that can be confused with other skin tumors.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
24 citations
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January 2004 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” HAIR-AN syndrome is common in young women and can be effectively managed with a comprehensive treatment plan.
October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine” A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.
99 citations
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May 2013 in “Familial cancer” People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin tumors with CYLD cutaneous syndrome show more NF-κB activity and less organized collagen.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
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.
18 citations
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December 2006 in “Clinical dysmorphology” A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
61 citations
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April 1980 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.