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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
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March 2012 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
A six-year-old girl with extra hair on her elbows was treated with hair removal methods.
July 2024 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Ovarian hyperthecosis should be considered in young women with severe male-like symptoms and can be managed with hormone treatments.
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January 1991 in “PubMed” Glucocorticoid treatment improved symptoms in a girl with Satoyoshi disease.
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
September 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
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October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.
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July 2009 in “European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology” Rapunzel syndrome is more common in Asian countries and requires early diagnosis, especially in Asian girls.
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare condition causing hairlessness and skin bumps, but normal teeth and sweating.
June 2017 in “Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi/Journal of Pediatric Infection” Tinea capitis can rarely cause urticarial skin reactions in children.
January 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl has lipoid proteinosis, causing voice issues, hair thinning, skin lesions, and tongue movement problems.
People with chronic hives should be tested for thyroid autoimmunity to manage their condition better.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman experienced fluctuating thyroid conditions and eye disease, but her symptoms improved with treatment.
March 2025 in “European Journal of Medical Genetics” Tofacitinib helped improve symptoms and hair growth in a patient with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome.
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September 2009 in “Psychosomatics” A girl initially thought to have a psychiatric disorder was later found to have a lupus-related condition, which improved with proper treatment.
A 16-year-old girl with gum overgrowth and excessive hair growth had successful gum surgery and healed well.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Trichoscopy is a useful, painless tool for diagnosing and monitoring children's hair and scalp issues.
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June 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Clouston Syndrome can be linked to rare sweat gland tumors.
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August 1981 in “JAMA” Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
April 2026 in “Reviews in Medical Virology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition linked to weakened immune systems, mostly in organ transplant patients.
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Some people with congenital triangular alopecia have a central tuft of hair in the bald patch, but the cause is unknown.
March 2021 in “AACE clinical case reports” A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.
October 2022 in “Rheumatology (Bulgaria)” Accurate diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy requires thorough neurological assessments and MRI.
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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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August 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” An 8-year-old girl's eyebrow hair loss was linked to atomoxetine for ADHD but grew back after stopping the medication.