17 citations
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” BMP4-related anomalies can cause a wide range of eye, brain, and hand/foot problems, and new cases show this variability.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The patient with a misplaced pituitary gland and interrupted pituitary stalk is being treated with hormone replacement.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
33 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.
42 citations
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August 2008 in “Stem Cells and Development” Hair follicle cells can help regenerate teeth.
October 1984 in “Kidney international” The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” A father and son in Yemen have a genetic condition causing hair loss and nail problems.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” BBS7 is essential for healthy gums by supporting cell function and blood flow.
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.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
42 citations
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October 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports” A 33-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was unusually diagnosed with a bone condition called DISH, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.
September 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The girl has a genetic hair condition causing thin hair since childhood.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A boy and his father with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex were treated for hair loss, but the treatment result is unknown.
January 2024 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Avoiding damage and using specific shampoo and supplements improved the hair condition.
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” A 12-year-old boy with twenty nail dystrophy, a condition affecting all nails, was treated conservatively due to its self-limiting nature and good prognosis.
2 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences” A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but found to be a rare, benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma, treatable by surgery.
17 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
The treatment improved facial structure and corrected bite issues in patients.