264 citations
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
A young athlete's fragile hair condition improved by cutting hair and using gentle shampoo.
50 citations
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March 1992 in “PubMed” Malnutrition causes skin changes due to nutrient deficiencies.
5 citations
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair shaft abnormalities can help distinguish mycosis fungoides from other skin conditions.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve with age and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, retinoids, supplements, and gentle hair care, but there's no cure.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
23 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Pili torti hair twists due to uneven outer root sheath cell development.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
44 citations
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
12 citations
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January 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
6 citations
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January 1997 in “Pediatric dermatology” The case suggests a possible link between severe acne and certain bone deformities.
December 2022 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
November 2009 in “Medical and Surgical Dermatology”
33 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair casts can be treated with physical removal and special shampoos.
6 citations
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October 1998 in “PubMed” Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” Nails could be used to check long-term drug use, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” White wax and its policosanol boost hair growth better than finasteride.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low testosterone levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss in men.
February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
6 citations
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March 2009 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with certain hair disorders may also have missing permanent teeth.
March 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Trichorrhexis nodosa is common hair breakage, often due to styling, and new treatments are being explored.
January 2006 in “Dianzi xianwei xuebao” Netherton syndrome causes specific skin and hair changes that help in early diagnosis.
18 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Hair casts, also called pseudonits, are often mistaken for other conditions.