October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
November 2024 in “Jurnal Biomedika dan Kesehatan” Premature graying in young children can affect self-esteem, and addressing underlying health issues may reverse it.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
15 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” Zouboulis syndrome is a rare condition that helps diagnose monosomy 18p early.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
29 citations
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January 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A genetic mutation in a specific gene causes a salt-wasting condition in a Pakistani girl and her family.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
12 citations
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September 2011 in “BMJ Case Reports” Quick diagnosis and biotin treatment can dramatically improve biotinidase deficiency symptoms.
Severe hypothyroidism can cause temporary liver and kidney issues, which improve with thyroxine treatment.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
79 citations
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October 2003 in “PubMed” Overexpression of PKCepsilon leads to increased TNFalpha, promoting metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in mice.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
2 citations
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
81 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
December 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
33 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” Hair thinning and loss in a girl with a rare metabolic disorder was linked to her condition.
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November 1995 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
31 citations
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December 1997 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Biotinidase deficiency can cause vision and walking problems in children and can improve with biotin treatment.
10 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” Hair examination is crucial for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in patients with certain skin symptoms.
8 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
Early genetic testing and new therapies like secukinumab are crucial for managing Netherton syndrome effectively.
2 citations
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January 1989 Tay syndrome is a unique genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and developmental issues.
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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
46 citations
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Polarizing light microscopy can easily and reliably diagnose congenital keratinizing disorders like Netherton syndrome.
March 2023 in “International journal of integrated medical research” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” Deleting TNFα gene reduces skin cancer risk in certain mice.