July 2021 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome can include unique symptoms like liver issues and low growth hormone.
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 21-year-old male with a rare genetic disorder experienced sudden hair loss and high DHEAS levels, likely due to a condition similar to PCOS, usually seen in women.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
August 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Acitretin effectively prevented skin cancer in a patient with late-onset Rothmund-Thomson syndrome.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
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December 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” A child with skin and heart issues had rare genetic mutations affecting skin and heart cell cohesion.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” GLPLS is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
September 2012 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” The twins' condition is unique and doesn't match any known syndromes.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Low TRPS1 expression in skin and hair cells is linked to hair problems in Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation caused a man's rare skin condition, Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Chrousos Syndrome is caused by mutations that make the body less sensitive to glucocorticoids, leading to various symptoms and requiring high-dose treatment.
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.
January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily pulled, thin hair in kids but is harmless and temporary.
January 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A 5-year-old boy has Nevus Comedonicus Syndrome, causing skin lesions and a cataract.
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April 1985 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The cause of the syndrome with scalp scaling and hair loss is unknown.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing Silver-Russell syndrome effectively.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
March 2024 in “Residência Pediátrica” An infant developed excessive hair growth after a bone marrow transplant and cyclosporine treatment.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for treating complex cases of Rapunzel syndrome in children.
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May 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review” Delayed puberty often runs in families, can affect growth, and may need hormone treatment.
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January 2017 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
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June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Brain & development” A patient with Satoyoshi syndrome improved with a treatment combining several medications, including carbamazepine and methotrexate.
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
11 citations
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January 2009 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology” A woman with both Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.