1 citations,
January 2019 in “Open Journal of Internal Medicine” Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
25 citations,
December 2005 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
9 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia have thicker heart fat and are at higher risk for heart problems and early atherosclerosis.
9 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Transverse sections are better for non-scarring hair loss, vertical sections are better for lichen planopilaris, and either method works for other scarring hair loss types.
7 citations,
July 2014 in “BMJ case reports” A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.
10 citations,
November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
30 citations,
June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The document concludes that managing non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia in females requires personalized treatment, genetic counseling, and a team of specialists.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
18 citations,
October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document talks about hard-to-treat and rare acne types, their connection with other health issues, the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges in managing them.
1 citations,
November 1995 in “Postgraduate medical journal” A Saudi individual initially identified as a girl had a genetic disorder affecting gender development.
112 citations,
August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
19 citations,
May 2006 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation causing total hair loss from birth.
3 citations,
April 2020 in “Clinical endocrinology and metabolism journal” Imaging helps detect adrenal gland issues and monitor treatment in congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and can identify tumors affecting fertility.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
5 citations,
April 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Oral zinc therapy is effective for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica.
August 2020 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” A new mutation in the Hairless gene causes hair loss in two Pakistani families.
139 citations,
September 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mutations in the Vitamin D receptor gene can cause hair loss similar to mutations in the Hairless gene.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Topical 6% salicylic acid effectively reduced skin plaques in a patient with wooly hair and palmoplantar keratoderma.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Nephrology” A woman with lupus had muscle weakness due to kidney issues and was successfully treated with medication.
26 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
14 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
26 citations,
March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks”
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with CHILD syndrome showed skin abnormalities, and the report suggests CHILD nevus and NEVIL might be the same condition, highlighting the need for diagnosis for genetic advice.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Surgery on a baby with a skin disorder improved eyelid position and eye health.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.