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June 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Recognizing specific scalp patterns can help diagnose hair loss linked to breast cancer spread.
Recognizing mild or atypical cases of ectodermal dysplasia is crucial for better treatment and future planning.
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November 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” An 11-month-old girl has no scalp or body hair, and the cause is being studied.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
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September 2001 in “Genes & development” CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
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July 2024 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Multiphoton microscopy can effectively detect early endometrial cancer by analyzing collagen changes.
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause fragile, sparse hair in humans, mice, and rats.
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.
Erythropoietin overexpression disrupts hair growth and fat formation in mice.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
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November 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” The newborn's skin blisters healed without scarring, leaving some light spots, and stopped forming after four months.
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November 2006 in “Science” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
September 2012 in “대한피부과학회지” Desmocollin 1 helps maintain skin structure during fetal development.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
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February 1977 in “The anatomical record” Excess vitamin A changes skin and hair follicle development and affects polysaccharide distribution.
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July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
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October 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A different gene near the hairless gene on chromosome 8p21 causes a rare hair loss condition in a German family.
February 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A postmenopausal woman had rare symptoms due to a possible ovarian tumor, needing thorough evaluation.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.