8 citations
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January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” The brothers have congenital ichthyosis, and the older brother's eye issues are due to different genetic mutations.
5 citations
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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.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Medicina” CLEC4D gene variants may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Jordanians.
June 2018 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” Three related Persian cats have a rare, likely hereditary skin condition causing hair loss and poor coat quality, with limited treatment options.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
40 citations
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December 2010 in “Human Genetics”
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
9 citations
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October 2015 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
June 2022 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The man was diagnosed with stage III multiple myeloma and treated to improve kidney function.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 gene mutations cause Olmsted syndrome symptoms, but severity varies.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The Lancet” Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Proper diet management is crucial for phenylketonuria patients to avoid severe health issues.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening” A young boy's uncombable hair is due to a rare genetic condition that usually improves over time.
51 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
42 citations
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hashimoto's can rarely change to Graves disease, needing careful monitoring.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “Scientific reports” Removing anthrax toxin receptor 1 in pigs prevents Senecavirus A infection and causes a rare disease similar to GAPO syndrome.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Tohoku journal of experimental medicine” A woman's mature cystic teratoma caused her virilization by producing testosterone.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
6 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The PON1 192R gene variant is linked to a higher risk of psoriasis and heart disease in Western Mexico.
14 citations
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
8 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.
105 citations
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March 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.
6 citations
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December 2015 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be more treatable and less severe than previously thought.
4 citations
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February 2001 in “PubMed” A medication called sodium valproate likely caused a girl's hair to become kinky and dry.