January 2019 in “Kocaeli tıp dergisi” People with chronic hair loss may have a higher chance of Vitamin B12 deficiency.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” Early investigation and a team approach are crucial for managing primary amenorrhea effectively.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Higher hair iron levels are linked to changes in brain structure and function.
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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.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 14-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with Swyer Syndrome and treated for a related cancer risk.
January 2017 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Iron deficiency may contribute to chronic hair loss in premenopausal women.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Stress can cause sudden hair whitening in children, but it may reverse on its own.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
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October 2013 in “Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation” Severe iron deficiency lowers fertility in female rats.
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December 1991 in “PubMed” The infant was diagnosed with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing various physical and developmental issues.
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
January 2010 in “The Internet Journal of Family Practice” Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, causing growth and mental issues in children and reversible symptoms in adults, needing early treatment.
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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.
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January 2015 in “Advanced techniques in biology & medicine” Down Syndrome patients with Alopecia Areata often have hypothyroidism and specific immune abnormalities.
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.
October 2017 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and nutritional support are crucial for managing Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
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February 2008 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to more hair loss in non-menopausal women.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
December 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early detection and treatment of Menkes disease with copper injections are crucial for better outcomes.
April 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Hematology” Nilotinib may cause gray hair to return to its original color.
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
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May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.