3 citations
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January 2016 in “Revista Brasileira de Higiene e Sanidade Animal” Canine hypothyroidism often causes skin issues like hair loss.
April 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Many children with alopecia areata also have other autoimmune diseases.
The woman's skin and health issues were due to a severe zinc deficiency.
A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.
31 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some hair loss drugs can cause a unique type of hair loss that resembles both psoriasis and alopecia.
32 citations
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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.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scurvy still occurs today and can be diagnosed by symptoms like gum bleeding and a specific rash, confirmed by low vitamin C levels.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
69 citations
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January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
49 citations
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July 1994 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some children with methylmalonic and propionic acidaemias have skin problems related to their condition and diet.
22 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in the EBP gene cause CDPX2, affecting bones, skin, eyes, and hair, with females generally less affected than males.
February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Sports influence skin condition names and help in diagnosis and treatment.
January 2014 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” The cat's skin condition was resistant to treatment and did not improve.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “InTech eBooks” People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Early recognition of symptoms is crucial for treating IPEX syndrome with a stem cell transplant.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
December 2025 in “Biomolecules” Targeting protein S-palmitoylation could lead to new skin disease treatments.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Devon Rex cats with skin issues were successfully treated with antifungal medication.
33 citations
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October 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease causing fragile skin and blisters in both animals and humans.
October 2025 in “BMC Pediatrics” Timely zinc treatment is crucial for preventing severe complications in Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss in children.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Zinc supplements improved the girl's skin and hair condition.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
July 2018 in “Kidney international” Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” ECCL should be considered in patients with specific skin and eye lesions.
5 citations
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March 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and hair issues, often inherited through the X chromosome.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.