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research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review
Congenital alopecia areata may be genetic, and topical corticosteroids often help regrow hair.
research Letter To Editor-Alopecia universalis in Down syndrome: Response totherapy
Alopecia universalis may be linked to Down syndrome due to genes on chromosome 21.
research Christmas article: Case of uncombable hair syndrome discovered after publication of article in Ugeskrift for Læger
Digital access to medical info can help identify rare conditions.
research Hair tourniquet syndrome
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
research Syphilitic alopecia
Syphilitic alopecia is a rare hair loss condition in secondary syphilis that looks similar to another condition but can be diagnosed with specific tests and responds to antibiotics.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: from the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
research Case Report: Secondary syphilitic alopecia following non-penetrative sexual contact: a case of initial misdiagnosis
Syphilis can cause hair loss even without penetrative sex, but treatment can fully restore hair.
research Rapunzel syndrome: a rare form of trichobezoar in the stomach with some extension into the small intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research Diffuse partial woolly hair in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa simplex with mottled pigmentation
A patient with a rare hair condition and skin disorder showed hair improvement after treatment.
research Hoxc13 mutant mice lack external hair
Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
research Human ClinicalPhenotype Associated with FOXN1 Mutations
FOXN1 mutations cause severe immunodeficiency, hair loss, nail issues, and thymus defects.
research Homozygous Dominant Missense Mutation in Keratin 17 Leads to Alopecia in Addition to Severe Pachyonychia Congenita
A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
research Hypotrichosis and Alopecia
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
research Trichostasis spinulosa of the scalp mimicking Alopecia Areata black dots
A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
research Pathology in Practice
Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
research Cicatricial Alopecia with Particular Trichoscopic and Histopathological Features
The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
research Clinical approach to focal hairless patch with dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
research A Rare Case of Facial Trichofolliculoma
A rare skin bump with tiny hairs was successfully removed from a man's face.
research Trichoscopy in alopecias: Diagnosis simplified
Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
research General Characteristics of Hair in Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
research Genetic Mapping Of Hereditary Ectodermal Dysplasias And Hair Loss Genes
Genetic mutations linked to ectodermal dysplasias and hair loss were identified in Pakistani families.
research Case Report: Diffuse Hypertrichosis in the Course of Hepatitis C Treatment by IFN-α and Ribavirin
A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.
research Frictional Alopecia in a Child: An Uncommon Presentation of Lower Limb Hair Loss
A 6-year-old boy's leg hair loss was due to friction from sitting cross-legged, and it usually resolves on its own.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, and Photophobia Syndrome in a Saudi Child: A Case Report
An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.
research Olmsted Syndrome Caused by a Heterozygous p.Gly568Val Missense Mutation in TRPV3 Gene
A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of the Toe: Report of 2 New Cases
Two babies needed surgery to remove hair tightly wrapped around their toes to prevent serious injury.