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November 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
33 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Eating disorders can cause skin problems that need treating the underlying condition for better health.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Mutations in keratin genes cause skin, hair, and nail disorders, with future treatments possible.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
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July 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” A mutation in the Adam10 gene causes freckle-like spots on Hairless mice.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
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March 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
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October 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AUC and APL are distinct conditions needing careful clinical assessment.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
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December 2024 in “Children” Thyroid disorders can cause skin issues in children, so early detection and screening are important.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetics and Dermatology” Vitiligo often runs in families and is linked to genetics and autoimmune factors.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
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May 2010 in “Archives of dermatology” Herpes zoster infection can cause permanent hair color change in the affected area.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
1 citations
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June 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Darker skin provides more protection against UV damage and cancer.
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August 1981 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” 13 citations
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June 1981 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Hair color loss can indicate the effectiveness of a drug targeting the KIT protein in mice and humans.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
April 1986 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin and hair disorders are crucial, with growing focus on hair loss treatments like topical minoxidil.
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” 4 citations
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July 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sudden hair whitening may be linked to immune system activity.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Facial lichen planopilaris may be triggered by shaving and mustard oil, and early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
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June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” Patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease often have skin problems like vitiligo and alopecia areata.