A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early-onset male baldness may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 42-year-old woman had a scalp lesion that didn't cause hair loss and showed specific changes under a microscope.
January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Intracorneal vacuoles are common in parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, especially with more parakeratosis.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
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August 2020 in “Gastroenterology report” There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichorrhexis invaginata can occur with tinea capitis, though it's rare.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Medical Primatology” The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
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February 2016 in “Fertility and Sterility” More PDCD4 is linked to obesity, insulin problems, and cell death in ovaries for those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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March 2003 in “Steroids” PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Regular endoscopic checks are crucial for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome patients to catch potential cancers early.
April 2026 in “Research Square” COVID-19 can harm male fertility by reducing sperm stem cells and damaging testicular function.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
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October 2012 in “ChemistryOpen” Probe detects finasteride with high selectivity and low detection limit.
Hair microscopy is a useful and affordable way to diagnose hair disorders.
August 2023 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” High-dose ciclosporin significantly improved a young cat's severe skin condition.
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January 2011 in “Dermatopathology”
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August 1990 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” A 19-year-old with MRKHS developed complete hair loss, and treatment options were discussed.
March 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” High levels of ceruloplasmin might indicate more severe toenail fungus.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss link to severe COVID-19 unclear.
January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” Longer anogenital distance may indicate a higher chance of having polycystic ovary syndrome, and measuring this distance along with hormone levels could improve diagnosis.
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January 2006 in “Journal of agricultural safety and health” Most Latino farmworkers in the study had skin diseases, with fungal infections being the most common.
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January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy confirms that yellow dots are signs of damaged hair follicles in alopecia areata.
December 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” The cat's skin condition improved with treatment, but underlying health issues must be addressed.
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August 2018 in “Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology” AMH is a good marker for diagnosing PCOS, but global standards are needed.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.