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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
A genetic mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young Saudi girl.
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March 2023 in “Clinical Toxicology” January 1992 in “Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry” People with schizophrenia have lower zinc, copper, and chromium in their hair.
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July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology” A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.
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June 2012 in “European journal of medical genetics” Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
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The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.