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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
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December 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes a rare hair loss condition in a Chinese patient.
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May 2017 in “International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a specific gene mutation, characterized by aging symptoms and managed by monitoring heart health and using low-dose aspirin.
Early genetic testing and new therapies like secukinumab are crucial for managing Netherton syndrome effectively.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Accurate diagnosis of NLS with dilated hair follicles is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions.
10 citations
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July 2014 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A woman with skin and joint issues progressed from one type of lupus to another, highlighting the need to recognize complex conditions.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of calcinosis cutis in lupus patients is crucial due to its rarity and potential complications.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early recognition and management of gastrointestinal tuberculosis in lupus patients are crucial to prevent complications.
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January 2016 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A girl with Becker's nevus syndrome showed good improvement in breast development using spironolactone.
April 2024 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Sweet syndrome can be the only sign of hairy cell leukemia relapse.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis affects quality of life and sleep, linked to stress and nervous system changes.
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October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
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January 1997 in “Leprosy Review” A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.
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June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” Oral lichen planus can appear before lichen planopilaris.
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June 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Clouston Syndrome can be linked to rare sweat gland tumors.
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March 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” The letter suggests that psychiatric issues, not a sleep disorder, were likely the cause of a patient's self-inflicted leg ulcers.
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December 2017 in “Annals of Dermatological Research” Accurate early diagnosis of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” A patient with a rare form of lupus improved after treatment for skin ulcers and hair loss on the face and scalp.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Oncology and Cancer Research” Consider Castleman's disease in similar cases; histology and steroids help diagnose and manage it.
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June 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Short anagen syndrome causes short hair that may grow longer after puberty.
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April 2015 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part A” Patients with Bohring-Opitz syndrome and ASXL1 mutations need regular kidney ultrasounds to check for tumors.