2 citations
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
19 citations
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May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
3 citations
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November 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The thyroid nodule was benign, and surgery was successful with a smooth recovery.
April 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher inflammation markers are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” Hair loss in three Southeast Asian women with kidney failure may be linked to their anemia treatment with erythropoietin.
October 2025 in “Лечащий врач” Iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy can cause serious health issues for both mother and baby.
April 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Premature graying of hair is more common in males and linked to family history, smoking, hair plucking, and low levels of certain vitamins and minerals.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Identifying and treating deficiencies and conditions can stop or reverse premature greying in children.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
September 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Medical Practice” Iron deficiency is linked to female pattern hair loss.
Single-dose parenteral iron is safe and effective for children with inflammatory bowel disease and iron-deficiency anemia.
July 2020 in “مجله كليه طب الكندي” Low iron levels and obesity are linked to chronic hair loss in women.
June 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” HAIR-AN syndrome mainly affects obese women and can be improved with early diagnosis and treatment using insulin-sensitizing agents.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
6 citations
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” G-CSF effectively treated a teenager's cyclic neutropenia and reduced her symptoms without adverse effects.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Poor blood supply in hair follicles is linked to nutrient deficiency in patients with female pattern hair loss, and adding more nutrients could potentially fix this.
January 2019 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
Nutritional deficiencies can cause hair loss, but it can be reversed with a normal diet and less stress.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Consider amyloidosis in patients with specific nail changes and check for systemic issues.
2 citations
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January 1981