April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” People with Collagen VI-related myopathies may often have hair loss and scalp issues.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
The document provides 70 multiple choice questions to improve haematology skills.
September 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Three genes linked to the development of trichilemmal cysts were found.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
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March 2023 in “Medicine” Satoyoshi syndrome can cause eye problems like uveitis and retinal vein issues.
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.
Screening for iron levels in patients with hair loss may help find a genetic iron overload condition early.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
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April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
December 2007 in “Röntgenpraxis” Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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December 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics” Two babies needed surgery to remove hair tightly wrapped around their toes to prevent serious injury.
November 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PRP treatments and hair transplantation may be linked to the progression of pseudolymphoma to lymphoma.
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
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September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” GLPLS is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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December 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A man with hypoparathyroidism had other health issues that led to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disorder, APS-1.
November 2021 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Lyophilized platelet-rich plasma is beneficial and effective for various medical treatments, including tissue regeneration and hair regrowth.
January 2023 in “Annali di stomatologia” PRP helps heal and repair tissues in medicine but needs more research for better use.
January 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” The boy's symptoms suggest a possible new medical condition.
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December 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A rare calcium deposit condition was found on a man's scalp.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
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July 2018 in “Circulation” Low testosterone can cause a heart rhythm problem in men, but fixing it can prevent the issue.
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January 2025 in “medRxiv” Trichotillomania may have a genetic link to psychiatric disorders.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.