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Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.

Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

An 8-year-old Saudi boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, skin issues, and light sensitivity.

A baby was diagnosed with IFAP syndrome due to a new genetic mutation, showing severe skin and developmental issues.

Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.

Dermatological conditions are complex and treatments often have mixed results.

Propylthiouracil can cause hair loss, reduced sweating, and nail issues, but stopping the drug can reverse hair and nail problems.

Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.

Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.

Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.

A new mutation in the ST14 gene broadens the understanding of ichthyosis-hypotrichosis syndrome.

Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.

An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.

People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.

People with Down's syndrome are more likely to have syringomas.

Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.

The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.

Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.

Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.

New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.

Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.

Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.