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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
December 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.
7 citations,
May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
15 citations,
June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.
20 citations,
May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
12 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
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2 citations,
August 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” A 19-month-old boy with a rare hair disorder showed mild improvement with treatment, but his family chose gentle hair care due to limited success.
7 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The document describes previously unreported unique skin changes in a rare genetic disorder called Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia.
January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
32 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.
1 citations,
June 2016 in “Medicina” Monilethrix is a genetic disorder causing brittle hair, diagnosed using tricoscopy.
2 citations,
March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
2 citations,
January 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition with no effective treatments.
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
6 citations,
August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.
2 citations,
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2 citations,
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July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Monilethrix causes different levels of hair loss in family members.
January 2014 in “Healthy aging research” Polycystic ovarian disease symptoms can continue after menopause, making diagnosis and management in older women challenging.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
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