A new AIRE gene mutation causes rare autoimmune symptoms in a Lebanese boy.
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February 2021 in “PubMed” Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” Hair examination is crucial for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in patients with certain skin symptoms.
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January 2011 in “Allergology International” Japanese vitiligo patients and their families often have other autoimmune diseases.
April 2026 in “Boletín Médico Del Hospital Infantil de México (English Edition)” Most kids with alopecia areata have other health issues, often allergies or skin conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Rare Diseases” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome shows varied symptoms and genetic differences within families.
February 2026 in “Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers Association” A 17-year-old girl with Kartagener's syndrome also has unusual skin, hair, and nail issues.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
October 2017 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and nutritional support are crucial for managing Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
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April 2024 in “Cureus” Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease affects vision and skin, mainly in people with darker skin, and is treated with steroids and immunosuppressants.
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists should consider alpha-gal syndrome in patients with unexplained chronic skin issues.
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The horse had a rare type of hair loss caused by immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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May 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Early treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants is crucial for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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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.
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September 1986 in “Pediatric dermatology” Zinc therapy improved hair health in a girl with acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Cell Science” Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” A KRT71 mutation in Hereford cattle in Uruguay causes thin, curly hair and scaly skin.
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September 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with leukemia/lymphoma also had multiple autoimmune diseases, suggesting a link between them.
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January 1970 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” Hair loss can be a key sign of a rare type of rickets when vitamin D treatment doesn't work and advanced tests aren't available.
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October 1986 in “European journal of pediatrics” A boy with severe Vitamin D-resistant rickets did not respond to treatment and lacked a common symptom, suggesting a need for alternative treatments.
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May 2021 in “Neuropathology & applied neurobiology/Neuropathology and applied neurobiology” Correct diagnosis and treatment are crucial for effective management of lipid storage myopathies.
March 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is relatively common in children, has a variable course, and shows different responses to treatment; thyroid testing is recommended for those affected.
May 2019 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” Alopecia Areata is often linked to other health issues like allergies, thyroid problems, and diabetes.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” Early diagnosis and tailored treatment improve outcomes for non-nutritional rickets.