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April 2000 in “Mammalian Genome” A new mutation in mice causes crooked whiskers and messy hair.
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April 2008 in “Clinical Genetics” A new mutation in the ST14 gene was found in a patient with ARIH syndrome, showing milder symptoms and no tooth issues.
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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.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the KRTHB5 gene causes hair and nail issues.
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” An 8-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type one also has rare hair and eye disorders.
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September 1987 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Uncombable hair is inherited dominantly with complete penetrance.
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December 2022 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Periodontitis may increase the risk of developing alopecia areata.
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September 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Abnormal scalp whorls can indicate brain development issues but may also be seen in neurologically normal people.
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April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology” An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.
December 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Netherton syndrome causes skin and hair issues, confirmed by "bamboo hair" under dermoscopy, with no cure but managed with topical treatments.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
January 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” A 6-year-old girl had both monilethrix and trichorrhexis nodosa, causing brittle hair, with minimal improvement from treatment.
Certain medications can cause gum problems, so patients and healthcare providers should be aware and monitor oral health.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” A new mutation caused a rare hair disorder in a Polish girl, not inherited from her family.
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October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” The document concludes that specific hair and blood vessel abnormalities in infants with seizures and developmental issues may indicate Menkes disease, which lacks a cure and is often fatal by age 3.
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that different blood diseases cause specific oral symptoms and require varied treatments to manage these symptoms and improve patient health.
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March 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Ossification in trichilemmal cysts is more common than previously believed.
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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.
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July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 17-year-old girl and her brothers have a rare hair condition with long eyelashes, thick eyebrows, and easily pluckable hair.
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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.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alopecia areata may be linked to kidney issues, but more research is needed.
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
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