July 2021 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Certain factors can trigger hormonal imbalances and cyst formation, leading to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
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July 2014 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 gene mutations cause Olmsted syndrome symptoms, but severity varies.
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June 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.
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March 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Nephrology & Hypertension” A rare EGFR mutation in newborns leads to severe health issues and early death.
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January 2014 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
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February 2013 in “Clinical pediatrics” The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
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March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare pituitary tumor in an 18-year-old male caused hormonal issues and vision loss, requiring surgery and further treatment.
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March 2012 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
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May 2019 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
November 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The woman has a rare, harmless skin condition specific to pregnancy that causes itchy bumps and will go away after she gives birth.
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Patients with alopecia areata should be checked for muscle spasms, diarrhea, and ANA to avoid missing Satoyoshi syndrome.
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July 2019 in “Cardiovascular Research” High levels of male hormones in pregnant mice cause heart enlargement and poor heart function in their female babies.
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January 1975 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Rothmund-Thomson syndrome causes skin changes, hair loss, and slightly high lysine and cystine in urine.
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.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” An 87-year-old woman was diagnosed with type 3 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome and had multiple autoimmune issues.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
September 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Consider Werner syndrome in young patients with early aging signs and metabolic issues.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Antiphospholipid syndrome can severely damage adrenal glands, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
October 2010 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” Women with pituitary adenomas often have reproductive issues, like irregular periods and trouble getting pregnant, but not always breast milk production without pregnancy.