December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
25 citations
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December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
January 2024 in “JAAD case reports” MSUD patients need careful monitoring of amino acids and zinc to prevent severe symptoms.
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.
64 citations
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
16 citations
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May 1995 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Both enzyme forms can sulfate minoxidil.
January 2019 in “Kocaeli tıp dergisi” People with chronic hair loss may have a higher chance of Vitamin B12 deficiency.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.
9 citations
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February 2024 in “mBio” Biliverdin IXβ and IXδ help Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapt to chronic infections.
January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria” A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.
88 citations
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October 1983 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Patients with this syndrome can have different responses and worsening resistance to treatment over time.
August 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A new genetic change in the DSC3 gene is linked to a rare condition causing hair loss and skin blisters in a child.
10 citations
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” The girl had a rare disorder causing mental and physical symptoms, with weak hair and unclear neurological issues.
17 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes trichothiodystrophy in two brothers, but their mother may carry it without showing symptoms.
May 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Three specific mutations in the LIPH gene can cause hair loss by damaging the protein's structure and function.
6 citations
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin deficiencies, especially biotin and vitamin D, can cause hair loss.
60 citations
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September 2023 in “Science” BTNL proteins help control inflammatory bowel disease by maintaining specific immune cells.
April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.
82 citations
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October 1980 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The child's body didn't respond well to vitamin D, causing hair loss and rickets.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
79 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
2 citations
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March 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
May 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
18 citations
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
24 citations
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May 2017 in “PubMed” Biotin supplements for hair improvement are popular without scientific proof of effectiveness.
13 citations
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July 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.