July 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
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October 1998 in “Experimental Dermatology” A keratin hHb6 mutation causes a hair disorder with varying severity, influenced by other factors.
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December 1990 in “PubMed” SLE should be considered in horses with immune-related skin issues.
January 2025 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” The dog's skin condition improved quickly with treatment and did not return.
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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.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
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June 2003 in “Veterinary dermatology” Boxer dogs may have a genetic skin condition that worsens seasonally and can be treated with certain medications.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” A rare genetic disorder causes sparse hair and vision loss due to a CDH3 gene mutation.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” EGFR inhibitors can cause unusual localized hair growth.
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February 2012 in “PLoS ONE” A PKP1 gene mutation causes skin fragility and hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies.
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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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November 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 19-month-old Saudi girl had a rare skin condition with no other defects, and her family was unaffected.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Mixed Connective Tissue Disease can develop from overlapping symptoms of several autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis complex.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
February 2016 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” Two siblings were diagnosed with Trichothiodystrophy, identified by brittle hair and low sulfur content.
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August 2014 in “Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria” A girl with Turner syndrome had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.
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February 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tick bites can cause temporary hair loss similar to alopecia areata in some people.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The woman has a rare skin condition called follicular Dowling-Degos disease, which has limited treatment options.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
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March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.