2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
18 citations
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February 2010 in “Odontology” The document concludes that Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome requires novel treatments for insulin resistance and emphasizes the importance of dental care in affected patients.
3 citations
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August 2010 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A rare genetic disease caused severe, worsening hair loss from early childhood with poor treatment results.
2 citations
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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.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
210 citations
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February 2008 in “Nature genetics” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
6 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss can cause serious mental health problems and treating it requires a team of experts.
8 citations
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March 2011 in “Endocrine” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
1 citations
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September 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A boy with GAPO syndrome had hair loss similar to male pattern baldness without hormone issues, possibly due to skin or blood vessel problems.
Doctors should consider Netherton syndrome in patients with chronic skin and hair issues to avoid misdiagnosis.
2 citations
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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.
6 citations
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Frequent hairdryer use may worsen hair fragility in people with Pili Annulati.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and hair loss in two unrelated girls.
The document describes a rare case of IFAP syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms of hair loss, light sensitivity, and scaly skin.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses temporal triangular alopecia in children.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.
56 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Trichoscopy helps accurately diagnose Netherton syndrome, often mistaken for atopic dermatitis.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
March 2023 in “The primary care companion for CNS disorders” Dengue fever can cause hair loss that may lead to serious psychological issues like Body Dysmorphic Disorder in young women.
August 2025 in “Biomedicines” Half-siblings with a rare skin condition improved with treatment for a fungal infection, but hair loss remained.