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October 1970 in “Archives of disease in childhood” Hair amino acid levels can indicate metabolic disorders.
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May 1974 in “American journal of diseases of children” This case report details a 4-year-old girl with arginosuccinic-aciduria, showing neurological symptoms and weakened hair, but the mechanisms behind these issues remain uncertain.
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December 1965 in “The Lancet” Argininosuccinic aciduria can cause hair loss.
February 2019 in “Neoreviews” This case report details the diagnosis and management of argininosuccinate lyase deficiency in an infant, emphasizing initial symptoms, treatment strategies, and subsequent liver transplant leading to recovery.
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” This study observed that a low-protein, arginine-supplemented diet improved the abnormal hair appearance in untreated patients with argininosuccinic aciduria.