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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
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November 2009 in “The Neurologist/The neurologist” If someone has scaly skin, muscle stiffness, and intellectual disability, doctors should consider Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome, but other conditions if more symptoms are present.
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August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” Mutations in the POC1A gene can cause a unique form of extreme insulin resistance and short stature.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
July 2025 in “Human Genomics” New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
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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.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition called lipedematous alopecia.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” LncRNAs play a crucial role in muscle regulation and could help develop treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lipedematous scalp may be underdiagnosed and doesn't improve with finasteride.
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January 2013 in “Lung India” Radiological findings help distinguish LAM, PLCH, and BHD to avoid invasive tests.
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September 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.
May 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” CYLD deficiency in skin tumors disrupts hair follicle cell processes and protein secretion.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
January 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.
September 2016 in “Ege tıp dergisi/Ege tıp dergisi :” An 11-year-old obese girl was diagnosed with lipedematous scalp, a condition with swollen scalp tissue usually found in adult women.
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April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin and bone changes, with some cases also showing ADHD or developmental delays.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.