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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” NISCH syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting skin and liver, with variable symptoms and limited treatment options.
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October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Recognizing certain rashes can lead to earlier cystic fibrosis diagnosis and better outcomes.
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A gene variant causes a skin and hair disorder by disrupting protein balance.
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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.
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corticosteroids can reduce scarring in acne keloidalis by targeting specific cells.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
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August 2021 in “Canadian journal of neurological sciences” Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome can cause writer's cramp and other varied symptoms, highlighting the importance of genetic testing for diagnosis.
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April 2016 in “PloS one” The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Celsr1 gene is crucial for normal hair patterning in mice.
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
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February 2026 in “Cureus” Ciclosporin can cause excessive hair growth even with testosterone blockers.
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
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