July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
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August 2005 in “Anatomy and Embryology” Rat skin has a linear system of nerve fibers linked to hair follicles and muscles.
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June 2012 in “European journal of medical genetics” Identical twins had different symptoms because one had more cells with an extra chromosome fragment in different tissues.
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May 2019 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Azathioprine can help with relapses and disability in NMOSD but has more side effects and needs more research.
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February 1986 in “PubMed” Injecting newborn mice with a niacin blocker caused skin, gut, and brain damage similar to human pellagra.
May 2015 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and polymyalgia rheumatica may be linked autoimmune conditions.
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Smoking and certain health conditions like thyroid disease may make palmoplantar pustulosis harder to treat.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
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September 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Anatomy” Professor P. K. Thomas was a pioneering neurologist who advanced the study of peripheral nerves and neuropathies.
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January 2018 in “Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial” Monilethrix causes brittle hair and hair loss, and it runs in families.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” Managing multiple autoimmune diseases in one patient is extremely challenging.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition not directly linked to the amount or type of hair loss and may involve psychological factors, with treatments showing mixed results.
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February 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” Researchers found two new genetic variants linked to Alzheimer's disease.
Improved nutrition quickly healed the patient's skin lesions.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
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April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” ECCL should be considered in patients with specific skin and eye lesions.
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January 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
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January 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.
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November 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma, not a metabolic defect.
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November 2022 in “Zaporozhye Medical Journal” COVID-19 affects many body systems, causing a wide range of symptoms and complications.
January 2024 in “Diagnostics” Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stem cells show promise for nerve injury treatment, but more research is needed before human use.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.
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May 2024 in “Molecular Neurodegeneration” H1 increases risk for neurodegenerative diseases, while H2 offers protection but is linked to other disorders.