TLDR The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
A 20-year-old male experienced complete hair loss on the scalp and body since two months of age, accompanied by the development of skin-colored papules on his face and body starting at age three. These papules began on the scalp and spread over two years, showing no response to treatment. There were no associated developmental delays or other systemic symptoms, and no family history of similar conditions. Clinical examination confirmed the absence of hair across the entire body.
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September 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” The document's conclusion about hair loss cannot be determined.
June 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” Hair loss has many causes and needs specific treatments.
June 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because it is not readable or understandable.
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November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
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