9 citations
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two genetic disorders affect biotin metabolism, causing severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib may help hair regrowth in familial alopecia areata with immune issues, but more research is needed.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “PubMed” Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
Zinc supplements and genetic analysis help treat acrodermatitis enteropathica in children.
34 citations
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August 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Goats may need lifelong zinc supplements due to hereditary zinc absorption issues.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
September 2014 in “Emergency Medicine News” The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
February 2025 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” Genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosing ectodermal dysplasia syndromes, and new therapies may help improve skin issues.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose rare GLPLS in males.
23 citations
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September 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
4 citations
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March 1999 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
27 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dermatologists give better information on pathology forms, hypersensitivity vasculitis is a common skin issue, misdiagnoses can occur, and various skin conditions are linked to loss of elastin or genetic factors.
December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
18 citations
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Psoriasis or contact dermatitis can override alopecia areata, allowing hair growth.
7 citations
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January 1988 January 2014 in “Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México)” A Persian cat had a rare skin condition that didn't improve with treatment.
January 2011 in “대한피부과학회지” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with trichothiodystrophy due to low sulfur levels in her hair.
May 2023 in “Sučasna pedìatrìâ. Ukraïna” An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
26 citations
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September 1990 in “Ophthalmology” The study found no common cause for a girl's crystalline cataract and uncombable hair, suggesting their co-occurrence might be coincidental.
33 citations
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November 1999 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” Dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis need zinc supplements or dietary changes for treatment.
September 2001 in “Swiss Medical Forum ‒ Schweizerisches Medizin-Forum” 18 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair keratins evolved from ancient proteins, diversifying through gene changes, crucial for forming claws and later hair in mammals.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” DM and AA may share a common cause.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
65 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
19 citations
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November 1937 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Nutritional deficiencies in rats cause skin problems that can be treated with the right vitamins.