June 2025 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This review identifies and discusses various endocrine-related causes of hypertension in children and adolescents, emphasizing the role of genetic predispositions and highlighting the need for systematic diagnostic guidelines and genetic sequencing referrals to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found no clear associations between childhood atopic dermatitis and general cognitive ability, although moderate-to-severe cases may slightly affect specific cognitive components like nonverbal IQ.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Addison disease should be screened for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy if they have hair loss.
February 2026 in “Boletín Médico del Hospital Infantil de México” This study suggests pediatric patients with alopecia areata may benefit from screening for atopic, autoimmune, and psychiatric comorbidities to enable timely identification and treatment.
May 2012 in “The journal of nervous and mental disease” This review discusses various aspects of Impulse Control Disorders, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight existing knowledge gaps and the need for proven treatments.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study revealed significant signals of drug-related cognitive disorders in several medications that lack relevant FDA label warnings, suggesting a need for increased clinical awareness and potential label updates.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that US adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia most preferred a hypothetical adjunctive therapy that prevents glucocorticoid-induced weight gain over other potential benefits.
January 2026 in “Queensland University of Technology” This thesis reviews current therapeutic approaches for ARFID and provides preliminary insights into enhancing treatment and care in Australia, including an evaluation of a pilot dietetic-led cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention.
43 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research” This study found that children with alopecia areata experienced more stressful life events and excreted higher levels of catecholamines compared to healthy siblings.
January 2007 in “UNIFESP Institutional Repository (Universidade Federal de São Paulo)” This study found that patients with chronic migraine who excessively use symptomatic medications had a higher prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders, suggesting these psychiatric diagnoses may influence medication overuse.
14 citations
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February 2017 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report described a 12-year-old girl initially misdiagnosed with alopecia areata who showed improvement in trichotillomania symptoms after treatment with psychotropic drugs and N-acetylcysteine, highlighting the need for more research to develop standardized treatment guidelines for this chronic condition.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” This study found that patients with alopecia areata have significantly higher medication adherence than those with atopic dermatitis, potentially due to the stability and controllability of alopecia areata symptoms.
November 2025 in “Anxiety Stress & Coping” This study found that generalized anxiety disorder symptoms predicted higher emotional distress and hair cortisol concentration, with dominance unexpectedly increasing the impact of anxiety on hair cortisol.
February 2026 in “Medical Science and Discovery” In this case report, an 11-year-old boy with trichotillomania experienced significant reduction in hair-pulling behavior and visible hair regrowth after treatment with medications and psychological interventions, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and comprehensive management of this disorder.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
January 2024 in “Pediatrics International” In this case study, a 6-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder developed iodine deficiency hypothyroidism due to extreme picky eating, illustrating the need for flexible dietary interventions in similar cases.
31 citations
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January 2018 in “Pediatric annals” This article reviews the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of premature adrenarche and suggests it may predict future ovarian hyperandrogenism in some adolescents; no new clinical results are reported.
1 citations
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December 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This study reports that a 15-year-old with trichotillomania showed improvement with aripiprazole treatment, though no consensus on treatment exists in the literature.
417 citations
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that adult trichotillomania is a chronic disorder often linked with high psychiatric comorbidity and suggests the tension-reduction criterion in diagnoses might be too restrictive.
January 2018 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” Children with autism have different levels of certain metals and elements in their hair and blood, affecting symptoms.
65 citations
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August 2016 in “Metabolic brain disease” This study found that children with autism spectrum disorder generally have lower levels of both essential and toxic trace elements in their hair compared to controls.
January 2026 in “JCEM Case Reports” This case report presents a rare instance of recurrent ACTH-independent Cushing’s syndrome due to PBMAH, coinciding with the development of a pheochromocytoma, highlighting the need for thorough reevaluation in similar recurring cases.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This case report describes two instances of habit tic nail deformities associated with alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi” This study investigated whether individuals with psoriasis have higher MDS-16 scores and potentially more maladaptive daydreaming compared to healthy individuals.
12 citations
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Topiramate may help improve disruptive behaviors in children with bipolar disorder.
32 citations
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January 1971 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study observed that severe bronchitis may occur in individuals with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia when exposed to a dusty environment, potentially due to abnormalities in the bronchial mucosa.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
9 citations
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February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” This case report describes a 6 1/2-year-old girl with significant height growth and early pubic hair development.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin diseases like atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis are associated with increased odds of alcohol use disorder, with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression partially mediating this relationship, accounting for up to 80% of the risk.