33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
17 citations
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September 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
13 citations
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October 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
27 citations
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June 1989 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Hairy elbows may be linked to short stature, but the exact cause is unclear.
December 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Trichoscopy helped diagnose a teenage girl's hair loss as monilethrix.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.
19 citations
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.
41 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
17 citations
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July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The four patients have a unique type of ichthyosis affecting hair follicles.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
4 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatology” Malnutrition can cause unusual eyelash growth and hair loss.
Trichoscopic examination is crucial for diagnosing congenital triangular alopecia.
September 2023 in “Cutis” A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
1 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A family was found with both Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome and Loose Anagen Syndrome, suggesting a genetic connection.
12 citations
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” It's important to consider genetic hair disorders when diagnosing hair loss.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” A girl with a rare genetic disorder had a unique bone condition, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis and suggesting the disorder might be more common than thought.
3 citations
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June 2002 in “PubMed” Two sisters with Netherton's syndrome had skin and hair issues, needing special diet and ointments.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a helpful tool for diagnosing Netherton syndrome.
11 citations
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January 1989 Two patients had a unique form of trichothiodystrophy with reduced high-sulfur proteins in their hair.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Low TRPS1 expression in skin and hair cells is linked to hair problems in Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.