March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Periorbital melanosis may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A young man was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition usually seen in older women.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
15 citations
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May 2013 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botulinum toxin injections greatly reduced pain in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
October 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Early biopsy is crucial for diagnosing rare skin sarcoidosis, improving treatment.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Adults with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome may have serious heart problems and need lifelong heart monitoring.
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
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January 2008 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” Treatment with prednisolone and dapsone stopped new blisters and partially healed previous ones.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
24 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
December 2011 in “Thorax” People from iodine-deficient areas are more likely to develop hypothyroidism when treated for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
21 citations
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May 2019 in “Pediatrics in review” People with primary immunodeficiencies often have frequent, severe, or unusual infections and may need special tests and management strategies.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most patients with blistering skin disorders in South India had bullous pemphigoid and often had other conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
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March 2018 in “BMJ case reports” Dilated pupils can be an early sign of HIV/AIDS.
August 2013 in “Gastroenterology” A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.
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November 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The boy's genetic diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia helped improve management and counseling for him and his sister.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is crucial for seborrheic dermatitis development.
September 2019 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” Diagnosing and treating rapidly worsening lung disease is difficult and requires better guidelines and understanding.
15 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Long-term use of Risperidone may be linked to a serious skin condition in bipolar patients, affecting their overall well-being.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
27 citations
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pityriasis rubra pilaris significantly worsens quality of life more than many other health conditions.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
Menopause can cause skin and hair changes like dryness, thinning, and hair loss.
January 2023 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” Isolated pubic hair in infants is usually harmless and resolves on its own.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.