9 citations
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September 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Certain skin symptoms can indicate underlying body-wide illnesses.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a new PLEC gene mutation showed symptoms of both muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
1 citations
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January 2014 SAHA syndrome links oily skin, acne, excess hair, and hair loss in women, similar to PCOS.
5 citations
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May 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Severe hypothyroidism can cause unusual skin problems that improve with thyroid treatment.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Korean Journal of Family Medicine” Early diagnosis of leprosy is crucial to prevent disabilities and spread, even in non-endemic areas.
April 2025 in “Current Rheumatology Reviews” Recognizing unusual symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and effective treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” Dexpanthenol may help treat epilepsy and depression.
December 2023 in “Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science” Chemotherapy in children often causes hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and mood swings.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
35 citations
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February 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment of TPP can prevent complications.
December 2023 in “Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Quito)” Fever and rash can be early signs of lupus.
October 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Schimmelpenning Syndrome requires careful evaluation and tailored treatment for skin, eye, and developmental issues.
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
16 citations
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July 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
1 citations
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August 2007 in “Indian Journal of Pediatrics” A girl with symptoms like an autoimmune disorder actually had HIV and a fungal infection, which was hard to diagnose and treat, leading to her death.
1 citations
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September 2007 in “Neuromuscular disorders” The treatment with valproate, acetylcarnitine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 may improve muscle strength in children with SMA without significant side effects.
September 2024 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” COVID-19 vaccination may be linked to MIS-C in children, highlighting the need for quick diagnosis and treatment.
August 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of SLE are crucial to prevent severe complications.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Psychiatry” Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
7 citations
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
13 citations
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November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A dog's skin calcification condition resolved without treatment after a bacterial infection.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Sheehan syndrome can cause hormone deficiencies after childbirth, but treatment can improve symptoms.
2 citations
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February 1981 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.
18 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cocaine use can cause a blistering skin disease.
November 2024 in “Future Science OA” A rare benign ovarian tumor was found in a pregnant woman, but both mother and baby remained healthy.
February 2012 in “World Allergy Organization Journal” Alopecia can be a symptom of Neonatal Lupus.
55 citations
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May 1970 in “New England Journal of Medicine” Scurvy may cause symptoms similar to Sjögren's syndrome, which disappear with vitamin C.
October 2022 in “Veterinária notícias/Veterinária Notícias” A 5-year-old Akita with a rare skin condition improved significantly after treatment.