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May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes a rare hair disorder with sparse, curly hair.
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September 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
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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.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical case reports” KFSD causes scarring hair loss and skin roughness, mainly in males.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ARWH is a rare hair disorder with no cure, but potential treatments include minoxidil and other therapies.
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November 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Pili annulati causes zebra-striped hair but doesn't affect hair strength or quality of life.
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A family had a genetic condition causing hair loss on the scalp, passed down through four generations.
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
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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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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
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August 2012 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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March 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.