October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Taking Kera-Diet® improves hair and nail health without side effects.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” A 37-year-old male with severe skin and internal issues has a rare inherited skin condition called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
January 2019 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” Early diagnosis and prednisone treatment can improve outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
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May 2006 in “Genes & Development” Keratin 17 is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating hair cycle transitions with TNFα.
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
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January 2017 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
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February 2022 in “Biological Trace Element Research” The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Systemic steroids effectively treated severe nail issues in a card illusionist with alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Hair loss in young adults is common and varies in pattern, cause, and type.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Thyroid disease can cause skin and hair changes, treatable with levothyroxine.
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January 2009 in “PubMed” A mutation in the KRT86 gene causes hair fragility in a Turkish family.
October 2023 in “Pediatric dermatology” Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa show specific genetic mutations linked to different types of the disease.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Alopecia Areata can affect nails, often improving on its own, but JAK inhibitors may help.
September 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Candida nail infections need lab tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
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May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.
January 2026 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Early intervention and tailored management are crucial for skin side effects in cancer treatments.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
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November 2018 in “Case reports in nephrology and dialysis” Rituximab may be an effective treatment for Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with kidney disease.