2 citations
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August 2022 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 17-year-old girl had severe, on-and-off hair loss, likely due to COVID-19. She was treated with Vitamin D3, biotin, and other supplements, and saw some improvement within a month.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
31 citations
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March 1963 in “American journal of diseases of children” Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
November 2020 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
149 citations
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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” Trilostane effectively improved symptoms in dogs with a certain adrenal gland disorder.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
9 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
July 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The new gel formula could improve the delivery of a hair loss treatment through the skin and might be an alternative to taking it by mouth.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A patient with Wilson's disease showed hair-pulling behavior as an initial symptom.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Zinc supplements improved the girl's skin and hair condition.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” A young Russian girl with Meier-Gorlin syndrome has two new mutations in the CDC6 gene.
March 2018 in “The journal of applied laboratory medicine” The rash on the infant indicated a serious underlying condition.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna” Accurate diagnosis and zinc supplements can improve life quality in acrodermatitis enteropathica, even with normal zinc levels.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic defect in an Appenzeller Mountain Dog caused skin issues, improved with ketoconazole, showing the importance of advanced genetic testing.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A child with skin and tooth symptoms was found to have a genetic mutation causing cardiocutaneous syndrome, leading to heart problems.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Early genetic testing and zinc therapy are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica effectively.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Early genetic testing and zinc therapy are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica in infants.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
24 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.
3 citations
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September 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
August 2021 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and safe treatment for increasing hair density and thickness in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
November 2025 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic other conditions, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial to prevent lasting issues.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society” A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology” AE can have varied symptoms and genetic causes, but zinc therapy helps.