2 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of primary health care” Most women with polycystic ovary syndrome were first diagnosed by their family doctor, who may need to record symptoms better and rely less on ultrasounds.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A 6-year-old girl's inability to grow her hair long was due to Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, which causes hair to shed easily and may improve with age.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Progeria, a disease that causes early aging, is linked to a gene mutation and helps us understand normal aging.
5 citations
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
May 2012 in “Research and reports in neonatology” The newborn with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome was healthy but needed regular check-ups for possible complications.
42 citations
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Women with PCOS are more likely to have insulin resistance and obesity, especially those with the most severe type I PCOS.
13 citations
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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.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Current PCOS definitions may need refinement to better identify and treat obese adolescent girls at risk.
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Adolescent and pediatric gynecology” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in teenagers can help prevent more severe adult PCOS.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS affects many aspects of health, not just fertility, and needs comprehensive treatment.
28 citations
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June 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Short anagen syndrome causes short hair that may grow longer after puberty.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics” New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research linked PLCD1 gene variants to the development of trichilemmal cysts.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” PCOS treatment should be personalized based on its type and the patient's reproductive goals.
July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” A rare ITGB6 gene variant causes intellectual disability, hair loss, and dental issues.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early treatment of PCOS is crucial for better health and quality of life.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Children with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like dark patches, skin tags, stretch marks, infections, acne, and psoriasis, which are linked to obesity and insulin resistance.
111 citations
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November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
10 citations
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July 2001 in “PubMed” A new type of pachyonychia congenita may exist, caused by a different keratin mutation.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Endocrinología y Nutrición” Diagnosing and managing PCOS in teens is hard, but early diagnosis and lifestyle changes are key, and more research is needed for long-term health.
49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
45 citations
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January 2006 in “Endocrine journal” To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.