60 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
2 citations
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January 1987 in “PubMed” Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.
March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine” The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.
11 citations
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October 2011 in “Allergologia et immunopathologia” A girl with Netherton syndrome was able to eat wheat without allergies after a special treatment.
13 citations
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June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” Nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a common, treatable genetic disorder causing reversible symptoms like acne and hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin condition appeared on a 19-year-old woman's scalp.
December 2016 in “Asian Pacific journal of cancer biology” PCOS is a hereditary disorder that can lead to diabetes and heart disease if not treated early.
April 2026 in “Human Genome Variation” Long-read RNA sequencing can identify complex gene changes in IFAP syndrome.
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Early signs of PCOS in girls, like irregular periods and polycystic ovaries, suggest a need for early diagnosis and intervention to prevent further health issues.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
November 2023 in “BMJ case reports” A man in his 30s had patchy hair loss on his leg due to primary follicular mucinosis.
18 citations
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February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
November 2019 in “European journal of internal medicine” A Laotian man with unusual skin changes and multiple growths in his gut was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome and improved with nutritional and immune-based treatments.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Obstetrician & gynaecologist/The obstetrician & gynaecologist” The document concludes that managing PCOS effectively requires considering ethnic differences, obesity's impact, and ethical concerns in treatment approaches.
December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
The document concludes that Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a benign condition where hair is thin and easily pulled out, often improving with age.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” The NIPAL4 mutation c.527C>A is common in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica” A rare ovarian tumor caused early puberty signs in a 1-year-old girl, but surgery reduced hormone levels.
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome may cause eczema and hair loss, needing early skin care and treatment.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Idiopathic hirsutism is the most common cause, followed by PCOS, and insulin resistance should be checked in patients with acanthosis nigricans.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” A child has a rare hair and skin disorder due to specific gene variants, suggesting broader genetic testing is needed.
September 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Consider Werner syndrome in young patients with early aging signs and metabolic issues.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hirsutism in young girls can have various causes beyond PCOS, so diagnoses should be reconsidered if treatments don't work.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Annals of internal medicine” The document concludes that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a commonly underdiagnosed hormonal disorder in women, diagnosed by specific criteria.