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March 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Identical twins with a rare KRT 86 gene mutation both have the hair disorder monilethrix.
November 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
264 citations
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
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January 2020 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Dutasteride for hair loss might increase the risk of a rare stroke type.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
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January 2022 in “Human Reproduction Open” PRP injections did not significantly improve ovarian function in women with low ovarian reserve.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Systemic mastocytosis may cause a type of hair loss called cicatricial alopecia.
January 2016 in “Más dermatología” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps heal skin ulcers and stimulates hair growth in dermatology.
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June 2022 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening” A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
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October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Older age and prostatic hyperplasia in males increase the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis after stem cell transplantation.
January 2010 in “Guoji yaoxue yanjiu zazhi” Thallium poisoning is serious, affecting nerves and organs, and is treated by reducing absorption and removing it from the body.
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December 2017 in “Archives of Medical Sciences” Rivaroxaban can cause liver injury, allergic reactions, blood vessel inflammation, and hair loss, but these side effects are rare.
October 2023 in “Journal of dermatological science” New mutations in MBTPS2 reduce its function and cause IFAP syndrome with unusual symptoms.
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May 2024 in “New England Journal of Medicine” Ruxolitinib may effectively treat APS-1 by reducing harmful immune responses.
May 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare genetic hair disorders.
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December 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient has a leg condition caused by vein issues, needing lifestyle changes and leg care.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
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April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
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February 1983 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss in adults on long-term TPN, but supplementation helps regrow hair.
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors are rare ovarian tumors that can cause symptoms like menorrhagia.
March 2026 in “Voprosy dermatologii i venerologii/Dermatologiâ ža̋ne veneralogiâ ma̋selelerì” Early diagnosis, genetic testing, and personalized care are essential for managing tuberous sclerosis.
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December 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
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January 2022 in “Clinical Epidemiology” Higher doses of glucocorticoids increase the risk of blood clots in asthma patients.
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.
April 2022 in “PANACEA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” People with both obvious and not-so-obvious underactive thyroid issues often have higher levels of the hormone prolactin.