research Alopecia areata in childhood
Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
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research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Clinical features and genetic analysis of acrodermatitis enteropathica in an ethnic minority infant from Western China: a case report and literature review
Zinc supplements improved symptoms in a Uyghur infant with a rare genetic disorder affecting zinc absorption.
research Early Onset of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) in Pediatric Patients: An Underrecognized Diagnosis
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders without Fragility—Part II
Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
research Circumscribed alopecia areata incognita
A rare form of alopecia causes hair thinning without bald spots and may be more common than thought, responding well to steroid treatment.
research Ichthyosis and Trichothiodystrophy: the Tay and PIBI(D)S Syndromes
Tay syndrome is a unique genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and developmental issues.
research The urine as a diagnostic key for a homozygous EGFR mutation
A rare EGFR mutation in newborns leads to severe health issues and early death.
research Alterations in Corneal Sensitivity, Staining and Biomechanics of Alopecia Areata Patients: Novel Findings in a Case-Control Study
Alopecia areata patients have eye issues and need regular eye exams.
research Rhombencephalosynapsis presenting antenatally with ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus in a likely case of Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome
A 2-year-old boy with a rare brain malformation may have Gomez–López-Hernández syndrome.
research Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Another Atopy-Related Alopecia Areata Trigger?
Eosinophilic esophagitis may trigger alopecia areata in some patients.
research Trichoscopy as a diagnostic tool in trichorrhexis invaginata and Netherton syndrome
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in children with skin issues.
research Novel Androgen Receptor Gene Variant Containing a Premature Termination Codon in a Patient with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
research Acquired pili torti--a structural hair shaft defect in anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa may cause a hair defect called pili torti due to malnutrition and high vitamin A levels.
research 284 Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
research JAK1 gain-of-function variant causes alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and autoimmune thyroid disease
A JAK1 variant causes hair loss, skin issues, and thyroid disease, but treatment with a specific inhibitor can help.
research Clinical and trichoscopic characteristics of temporal triangular alopecia: A multicenter study
Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss in children, often linked to other health conditions.
research Alopecia areata incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis due to therapeutic sensitizer as complication of contact immunotherapy in alopecia areata
Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
research Coexisting trichorrhexis nodosa and pili annulati: a case report of hair shaft abnormalities in a syrian family
A 23-year-old Syrian woman has two rare hair disorders, and avoiding hair treatments plus using vitamins and minoxidil may help.
research Genetically determined metabolites in allergic conjunctivitis: A Mendelian randomization study
Eight blood metabolites are linked to causing allergic conjunctivitis, offering new ways to predict and treat it.
research Ciliary Madarosis Secondary to Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma Treatment
Eyelash loss can temporarily occur from chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.
research Pernicious anemia associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia and alopecia areata
A 16-year-old boy had pernicious anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and later developed alopecia areata.
research Novel RNF113A Variant Underlying X‐Linked Trichothiodystrophy With Presumed Mosaicism in an Unaffected Mother
A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
research [Association of a pediatric bullous eruption, cutaneous and muscular atrophy, hyperpigmentation and dysmorphism. A new entity?].
The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
research Table 1_Clinical features and genetic analysis of acrodermatitis enteropathica in an ethnic minority infant from Western China: a case report and literature review.xlsx
Early genetic testing and zinc therapy are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
research Unravelling the threads of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genetic factors, especially PADI3 gene variants, contribute to CCCA in women of African descent.
research A clinical case of familial alopecia areata in combination with immune pathology
Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in familial alopecia areata with immune issues, but more research is needed.
research Hemiagenesis of the thyroid gland detected by coincidence—what is the clinical relevance?
THA is a rare condition with no significant clinical consequences if thyroid function is normal.
research Diagnosis and treatment of isolated autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.