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May 2024 in “Human Genomics” Polygenic risk scores can predict the risk and outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
September 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
November 2020 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” Two siblings had a rare immune disorder caused by a FOXN1 gene mutation.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” An infant with complete hair loss was diagnosed with a genetic disorder affecting hair growth.
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March 2012 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
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January 2005 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” Metabolic syndrome in kids and teens is linked to obesity and increases diabetes and heart disease risk; early lifestyle changes are crucial for management.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tiger tail banding and hair abnormalities are reliable indicators for diagnosing trichothiodystrophy.
5 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Increased HSD11B1 enzyme expression is linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance.
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September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.
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March 1963 in “American journal of diseases of children” Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder causing skin issues, diarrhea, and hair loss.
January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” A girl with Rapunzel syndrome had surgery to remove a hairball, and addressing mental health is important to prevent it from happening again.
December 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early detection and treatment of Menkes disease with copper injections are crucial for better outcomes.
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January 2019 in “Via Medica Journals” Graham-Little syndrome causes hair loss and skin bumps, with difficult treatment options.
18 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Women with prediabetes may have a higher risk of PCOS-like changes, especially if they have impaired glucose tolerance.
January 2022 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder affecting hair shape, seen in two brothers.
22 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes severe skin and nail issues and hair loss.
40 citations
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September 2024 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” PCOS affects about 6.3% of teens globally, and ongoing checks are advised for those with irregular cycles or high androgen levels.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” PCOS is a complex condition with major health impacts, needing more research for better diagnosis and treatment.
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
July 2008 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” PrPC is important for neural differentiation in cattle and mouse embryonic stem cells.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” An extremely low-birthweight infant had a rare genetic skin disease and died despite treatment.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tuberous sclerosis by identifying unique skin patterns.
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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.