January 2024 in “Specialty journal of Pharmacognosy Phytochemistry and Biotechnology” Genetic factors may influence how well valproic acid works and its side effects in epilepsy treatment.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” A man with a mental disorder turned his skin blue-gray by drinking silver to treat warts.
October 2020 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
9 citations
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July 2016 in “Genes” Genetic variants in PDE6H and LPAR6 cause vision impairment and hair loss in two Pakistani brothers.
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.
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January 2006 in “Skinmed” A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.
4 citations
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October 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Surgical grafting may fix nail issues caused by valproic acid.
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January 2014 in “Clinical hemorheology and microcirculation” Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
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April 2023 in “Curēus” Valproic acid can cause muscle damage and liver issues, which improve after stopping the drug.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Sodium valproate can rarely cause skin darkening, which may improve after stopping the drug.
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February 2001 in “PubMed” A medication called sodium valproate likely caused a girl's hair to become kinky and dry.
January 2011 in “Arqueología, historia y viajes sobre el mundo medieval/Arqueología, historia y viajes sobre el mundo medieval” Sodium valproate can cause severe liver disease and side effects, sometimes leading to death.
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September 1999 in “PubMed” Eating grouper fish liver can cause vitamin A poisoning with severe symptoms.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
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August 1988 in “PubMed” November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
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January 2000 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” New genetic variants linked to albinism were found in Pakistani families.
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Different skin diseases show unique patterns of skin cell separation, cell death, and granular layer changes.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new genetic mutation causing Xeroderma Pigmentosum was found in an 8-year-old girl, affecting her DNA repair.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower PPARγ levels and specific gene variations are linked to more severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
January 2016 in “International journal of clinical pediatrics” Valproic acid may cause temporary hair changes like loss or thinning in children.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science” New information shows Valproate may protect the brain and reduce breathing failure risk but can cause liver damage and other side effects, with genetics affecting dosage needs.
February 2026 in “bonndoc (University of Bonn)” New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Curēus” Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.