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April 1982 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome may cause eczema and hair loss, needing early skin care and treatment.
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March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Scalp pain is a common symptom in people with active hair loss from telogen effluvium.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
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September 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Monilethrix is linked to the type II keratin gene on chromosome 12q13.
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January 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” The conclusion is that Darier-White disease was accurately described by White but he missed the key feature of dyskeratotic cells which Darier identified.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
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March 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone helps improve symptoms and stabilize frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Monitor for early signs of azathioprine toxicity and check blood counts regularly.
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” A young woman with severe symptoms of CPAN improved with intensive treatment but needed a leg amputation.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy likely has a fungal infection causing hair loss.
April 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” An 8-year-old girl has a rare, irreversible hair loss condition caused by a genetic mutation.
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August 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
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January 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had a skin condition with increased normal elastic fibers, not related to other known disorders, likely due to aging.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
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May 2004 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 9-year-old boy had a rare scalp condition usually seen in young men.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” 87 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Spotted lunula may help identify alopecia areata.
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April 2007 in “Journal of clinical oncology” 15 citations
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April 1970 in “PubMed” Netherton's syndrome may have a familial link and doesn't always include atopy.
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
August 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Nail color change might be an early sign of skin pigmentation from minocycline.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A new change in the WNT10A gene caused a condition leading to short hair growth in a Chinese family.