February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.
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June 2002 in “PubMed” Two sisters, aged 4.5 years and 6 months, were diagnosed with Netherton's syndrome, characterized by serious erythrodermia, poor hair growth, and poor overall growth despite a hypoallergenic diet. The diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of ichthyosis linearis circumflexa and trichorrhexis invaginata (bamboo hair) observed in a hair shaft. This autosomal recessive condition involved defective production or maintenance of the stratum corneum and was often associated with an atopic constitution. Treatment included skin ointments and a high-energy diet to compensate for protein loss through the skin.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
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August 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
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March 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.