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A boy with monilethrix has brittle hair that breaks easily due to a genetic condition, which might improve by puberty.
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330-360 / 443 resultsresearch Methotrexate Effectively Controls Ocular Inflammation in Japanese Patients With Non-Infectious Uveitis
Methotrexate effectively controls eye inflammation in Japanese patients with non-infectious uveitis but requires careful monitoring for side effects.
research Uncombable Hair Improved by Biotin
Biotin supplements significantly improved a young girl's uncombable hair.
research Melatonin: Functions and Ligands
Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research Who Do We Invent For? Patents by Women Focus More on Women’s Health, but Few Women Get to Invent
Women inventors focus more on women's health, but there are few of them.
research Opposing Impacts on Healthspan and Longevity by Limiting Dietary Selenium in Telomere Dysfunctional Mice
Low selenium levels can extend lifespan but worsen health issues.
research Expanding Phenotype of Hereditary Fibrosing Poikiloderma with Tendon Contractures, Myopathy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Caused by FAM111B Mutations: Report of an Additional Family Raising the Question of Cancer Predisposition and a Short Review of Early-Onset Poikiloderma
The document suggests a possible link between FAM111B gene mutations and increased cancer risk, particularly pancreatic cancer.
research Monilethrix: A Typical Case Report with Microscopic and Dermatoscopic Findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research A Comparative Study of Oral Cyclosporine and Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research What's New in the Treatment of Vitiligo
New treatments for vitiligo show promise but still face challenges, especially for hands and feet.
research Environmental Pollution, Oxidative Stress, and Thioretinaco Ozonide: Effects of Glyphosate, Fluoride, and Electromagnetic Fields on Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Carcinogenesis, Atherogenesis, and Aging
Environmental pollutants like glyphosate, fluoride, and electromagnetic fields can cause health problems by damaging mitochondria and affecting metabolism.
research Varying Presentation of Type 1 Polyglandular Failure in India
In India, most patients with type 1 autoimmune polyglandular failure show symptoms in a specific order, starting with parathyroid gland issues, then yeast infections, and finally adrenal gland failure.
research Episodic Bilateral Corneal Edema Caused by Hair Grooming Gel
research Research on Intraoperative Iris Behavior in Rabbits Treated with Tamsulosin and Finasteride
research A Systematic Review of Anti-Aging Effects of 23 Traditional Chinese Medicines
Some traditional Chinese medicines may have anti-aging benefits and could help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas in a Patient with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
research Bilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Associated with Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
research Primary Essential Cutis Verticis Gyrata: A Case Report With a Review of Literature
Primary essential CVG is a rare, benign scalp condition with treatment focusing on symptom management and hygiene.
research Paraproteinemic Keratopathy: Recognizing the Ocular Significance
Paraproteinemic keratopathy can show eye symptoms before other signs of disease, needing careful treatment and long-term follow-up.
research Co-Occurrence of Monilethrix and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
The girl has both monilethrix and Type 1 diabetes, but no link between the two conditions is known.
research Werner's Syndrome: Incidental Finding During Pregnancy
A pregnant woman with Werner's syndrome died during childbirth, but her baby survived and did not have the syndrome.
research Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl
A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
research Instructions for Geriatric Patients
The document provides detailed care instructions for elderly patients.
research A Case of MBTPS1-Related Disorder Due to Compound Heterozygous Variants in MBTPS1 Gene: Genotype-Phenotype Expansion and the Emergence of a Novel Syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research A Rare Case of Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans Affecting a Female Child
A girl with a rare skin condition called Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans showed no significant improvement with treatment.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research A Woman With Headaches And Blurred Vision
The woman was diagnosed with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease and successfully treated with medication, restoring her vision and stopping headaches.
research Central Serous Chorioretinopathy After Scalp And Eyebrow Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections: Report Of Two Cases
Corticosteroid injections for hair loss may cause eye problems, so caution is needed.