84 citations
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November 2003 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Pharmacotherapy” Hormone therapy can improve mental health and quality of life for people with gender dysphoria, but long-term effects need more research.
2 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 12-year-old girl with very high testosterone and insulin resistance improved with birth control pills, suggesting PCOS can cause high testosterone without tumors.
44 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” NISCH syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting skin and liver, with variable symptoms and limited treatment options.
January 2021 in “Veterinary research forum” A Holstein calf in Iran with a severe genetic skin disorder was euthanized due to incurable symptoms.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” Ring Chromosome 11 may be linked to conditions like early puberty, excessive hair growth, hair loss, and type 2 diabetes.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Personalized sonidegib dosing can effectively treat Gorlin-Goltz syndrome with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A family was found with both Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome, suggesting a genetic connection.
4 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The tumor on the man's nose was a rare type called pedunculated follicular hamartoma.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Most hair disorder patients at the clinic were young adult males, with alopecia areata being the most common condition.
October 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” Alopecia in transgender individuals on hormone therapy can worsen emotional distress and affect self-esteem.
18 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides can look like alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The author clarifies that alopecia areata incognito and diffuse alopecia areata are different types of hair loss with unique symptoms and challenges in diagnosis.
June 2026 in “EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL MEDICINE GEORGIA” Trichoscopy is useful for assessing androgenetic alopecia severity but can't determine hair loss stage alone.
1 citations
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” 13 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
January 2020 in “ScholarWorks (Central Washington University)” NAG-1 may help prevent some metabolic issues related to PCOS.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
14 citations
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June 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” An 8-year-old boy had both alopecia areata and vitiligo on the same spot on his scalp, which is very rare.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Anastrozole and cyproterone acetate treatment can help increase adult height in boys with testotoxicosis.
10 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.
August 2008 in “Obstetrics & gynecology science” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder with both immediate and long-term health effects, including menstrual issues, infertility, and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
November 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Clouston syndrome can lead to skin cancer, so monitoring is crucial.