TLDR Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
Netherton's syndrome, also known as 'bamboo hair' syndrome, was an uncommon disorder characterized by ichthyosiform dermatosis and distinctive hair shaft defects. It was linked with atopy and recurrent infections, frequently impacting the skin. The document reported a case of a female patient with Netherton's syndrome who experienced severe recurrent bacterial vaginosis.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
January 2019 in “Global Dermatology” Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
