June 2025 in “Journal of Biochemistry International” Early diagnosis and treatment of iodine deficiency in buffalo calves is crucial for their healthy growth.
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February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports” Insulin therapy helped a man with autoimmune issues regrow his hair.
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
11 citations
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March 1991 in “PubMed” Hormonal imbalances, including high prolactin and thyroid issues, contribute to hair growth problems in women.
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Case Reports” Stopping azathioprine improved hair loss and bone marrow issues.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
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June 2014 in “Gastroenterology report” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can sometimes show unusual colonic adenomatous polyps.
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June 2013 in “Joint Bone Spine” ACTH may be an effective first-line treatment for acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis.
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August 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research” 46 citations
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August 2006 in “PubMed” A genetic defect causes males in some Mediterranean populations to be born with ambiguous genitalia and develop male traits at puberty.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” A man developed myasthenia gravis after alopecia areata, and treatment improved his symptoms and stopped hair loss.
A genetic mutation in the EDA gene causes hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in cats.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” Over a third of women thought to have non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia didn't have it confirmed by genetic tests.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” Women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are more insulin resistant than healthy women, with various insulin sensitivity indices being higher in the AGA group. An oral glucose tolerance test is suggested for women with AGA.
January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
11 citations
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January 1976 in “Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata atopica have lower hair magnesium levels.
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August 2007 in “Indian Journal of Pediatrics” A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
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October 2023 in “Heliyon” An infant with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome had successful surgery to fix breathing issues caused by a new genetic mutation.
Recognizing mild or atypical cases of ectodermal dysplasia is crucial for better treatment and future planning.
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January 1986 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Fetal skin biopsy can help diagnose protein-related disorders before birth.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hormonal imbalances can cause heart rhythm issues, so checking hormone levels is crucial.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Serum granulysin levels can indicate the activity and prognosis of alopecia areata.
April 1974 in “Pediatric Research” The Naked (N) trait in mice is linked to lower glycine and tyrosine in hair proteins.
47 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
June 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” False high testosterone levels were corrected using a more accurate test.
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” Adding methionine to a low-protein diet helps Angora rabbits grow better fur.
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March 2015 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Alopecia areata is linked to thyroid autoimmunity but not type 1 diabetes.