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August 2021 in “NeoReviews” Proper diagnosis is crucial to avoid overtreatment and complications in pregnant women with hyperthyroidism.
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July 2020 in “Curēus” Beard hair loss can signal early diabetes and thyroid issues, treatable with specific cream.
April 2018 in “Veterinary Pathology” Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
October 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” A woman's sudden hair loss was linked to azathioprine use despite normal enzyme levels, and improved after stopping the drug and starting treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that a key immune pathway protecting hair follicles is reduced in a mouse model of scarring hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study identified key immune cell differences between mild and severe alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
May 2021 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” An 11-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease experienced hair loss that improved after treatment.
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January 2003 in “Cell Structure and Function” Injecting certain cells into mice caused hair loss, which was preventable with a specific inhibitor.
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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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January 2013 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy causes abnormal protein deposits and distortion in hair follicles.
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April 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” iNKT cells can help prevent and treat alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
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September 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Gynecomastia and premature thelarche often resolve naturally but need evaluation to rule out serious issues.
16 citations
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the ab gene have abnormal sebaceous gland development, affecting sebum production.
May 2024 in “The Journal of Immunology” Alopecia Areata can develop without perforin-mediated cytolysis.
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January 2011 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Hair transplant surgery effectively treated a specific type of hair loss and is recommended as a primary treatment option.
A white-tailed deer fawn in South Dakota was the first cervid found with congenital hypotrichosis, a condition causing sparse or missing 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.
February 2026 in “Pediatrics in Review” A newborn with severe low blood sugar due to a genetic issue needed major surgery after standard treatments failed.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An 8-year-old boy's early puberty was caused by a rare hormone-secreting brain tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Children with atopic diseases have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata.
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December 2011 in “American Journal Of Pathology” A Gsdma3 mutation causes hair loss due to stem cell damage from skin inflammation.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
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March 2017 in “Transplant Infectious Disease” Leflunomide successfully treated a rare skin condition in a liver transplant patient.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” Two patients developed complete hair loss after Alemtuzumab treatment for MS, with no regrowth after two years.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
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May 2024 in “Developmental Cell” Lower GATA3 levels in mice help hair regrow by changing certain immune cells.
14 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of human genetics” A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.