research NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SECTION ON DERMATOLOGY AND SYPHILIS
An 8-year-old boy with Recklinghausen's Disease shows various symptoms and is from a family with close genetic ties.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Virilizing adrenocortical oncocytoma in a toddler
A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
research The role of somatostatin expression in hair follicle immune privilege
Somatostatin helps hair follicles suppress immune responses, which might aid in treating certain hair loss conditions.
research Familial Nonmembranous Aplasia Cutis of the Scalp
Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
research An Unusual Cause of Primary Amenorrhea
The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
research The role of vitamin D3 deficiency in the etiopathogenesis of autoimmune thyroid diseases
Low vitamin D3 is not linked to different levels of thyroid hormones in people with autoimmune thyroid disease.
research Hyperprolactinemia in patients with high TSH levels with both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism
People with both obvious and not-so-obvious underactive thyroid issues often have higher levels of the hormone prolactin.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
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.
research Case Report: A Chinese Family of Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome With Diabetes Mellitus, With a Novel Biallelic Deletion Mutation of the DCAF17 Gene
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found in a Chinese family, causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome and diabetes.
research Generalized Hair-Follicle Hamartoma
Skin biopsy is crucial for diagnosing unknown baldness causes.
research Malabsorptive Disorders of Childhood
Early diagnosis of malabsorptive disorders in children is crucial to prevent long-term malnutrition.
research Low-sulfur hair syndrome associated with UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure
Low-sulfur hair syndrome can cause UVB sensitivity and testicular failure.
research Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene LIPH
A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes hair loss and growth defects.
research Alopecia Areata: Pituitary Function Assessed by Assay of Pituitary Gonadotropin in Urine11From the Section of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, is a part of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research Mouse models with a disrupted PTHrP gene or a disrupted PTH gene (PTH−/− mice)
PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
research What do we know about abnormally low prolactin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome? A narrative review
Low prolactin levels in PCOS can cause metabolic problems like insulin resistance and obesity.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases
Goats can have various genetic skin diseases affecting hair, skin, and thyroid function.
research Spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase: a key metabolic regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Photosensitive Trichothiodystrophy with Complex Cerebral Abnormalities
Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
research Alopecia difusa e atrofia da tireoide associadas à deficiência de selênio e zinco em ovinos.
Selenium and zinc deficiency in sheep leads to thyroid and skin problems.
research Management of “hyperandrogenism” confounded by dermatology biotin prescriptions
Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
research Hair changes due to zinc deficiency in a case of sucrose malabsorption
Zinc supplements improved the girl's hair growth and thickness.
research Diffuse scalp hair loss due to levothyroxine overdose
Levothyroxine overdose can cause hair loss, and zinc deficiency might worsen it.
research Current evaluation of amenorrhea
The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.
research SAT320 Cyclic Cushing Syndrome Caused By An ACTH-Producing Pheochromocytoma
A woman's cyclic Cushing syndrome was caused by a tumor in her adrenal gland that produced ACTH.
research Poikiloderma congenitale-an early case of rothmund-thomson's syndrome
A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
research Case 3: The Hypothermic Newborn
The infant with a urea cycle disorder improved with treatment and a liver transplant.
research Rare virilizing tumor: ovarian steroid cell tumor, not otherwise specified: a case report
A 20-year-old woman was found to have a rare ovarian tumor causing symptoms like acne and a low-pitched voice, which disappeared after the tumor was removed.
research Hypopigmented facial lesions: a case of eruptive tumor of follicular infundibulum
Consider TFI in facial hypopigmentation diagnoses and confirm with a biopsy.