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GlossaryAmyloidosis

condition where abnormal proteins accumulate in organs and tissues

Amyloidosis is a condition where abnormal proteins, called amyloids, build up in organs and tissues, disrupting their normal function. These amyloid deposits can affect various parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, liver, and nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms depending on the organs involved.

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research Multiple Myeloma-Associated Amyloidosis Presenting With Acrolocalized Acquired Cutis Laxa

11 citations , December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.

research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations

5 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks”

Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.

research Amyloid-Associated Alopecia: A Reappraisal Including Its Pathophysiology

6 citations , March 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Amyloid deposits linked to a type of protein may cause a unique pattern of hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles.

research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Mediterranean Fever Gene Mutations

7 citations , August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports”

Hidradenitis suppurativa may be more severe in people with Mediterranean fever gene mutations.

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