research The Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
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90-120 / 168 results research Acrodermatitis Enteropathica-Like Eruption in an Infant with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia
A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
research Rickets With Alopecia: An Inborn Error of Vitamin D Metabolism
Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
research Scleroderma and L-Tryptophan: A Possible Explanation of the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
research Rooster Feathering, Androgenic Alopecia, And Hormone-Dependent Tumor Growth: What Is In Common?
Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
research Structural Abnormalities of the Hair Shaft
The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research Vitamin D Resistant Rickets With Alopecia: A Form of End Organ Resistance to 1,25 Dihydroxy Vitamin D
A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
research Ptosis in Childhood: Causes, Clinical Presentations, and Management
Childhood ptosis can vary from a minor cosmetic issue to a serious condition and may signal other health problems.
research Vitamin D and the Parenteral Nutrition Patient
Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.
research Spontaneous Hair Hyperpigmentation in Response to Vitamin Intake in Pregnancy: A Clue for Homocystinuria
Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Rickets: A Case Series in a Family
Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
research 46,XY DSD Due to Impaired Androgen Production
Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.
research Vitamin D Resistance: Tissue Resistance to Vitamin D and Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Types I and II
Some people have genetic mutations that make them resistant to vitamin D, leading to rickets even with enough vitamin D intake.
research Identification of Candidate Genes for Min Pig Villi Hair Traits by Genome-Wide Association of Copy Number Variation
Researchers found genes that may explain why some pigs grow winter hair, which could help breed cold-resistant pigs.
research CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated VDR Knockout Plays an Essential Role in the Growth of Dermal Papilla Cells Through Enhanced Relative Genes
Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
research 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistance, Rickets, and Alopecia
A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.
research A Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Clear-Cut Endocrine Disorders and Polycystic Ovaries in 350 Patients Presenting with Hirsutism or Androgenic Alopecia
Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor and Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Presence of a Deletion Mutation (c.716delA) in the Ligand Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor in an Indian Patient with Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A genetic mutation caused severe rickets and alopecia in an Indian patient, but high-dose calcium and phosphate treatment improved their condition.
research Two Siblings With a Novel Nonsense Mutation, p.R50X, in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research Inherited Ichthyoses: Generalized Mendelian Disorders of Cornification
Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
research Rickets with Alopecia: Remission Following a Course of 1-Alpha-Hydroxy Vitamin D3 Therapy
Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
research Mutations in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene in Four Patients with Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D-Resistant Rickets
Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
research Interrelation of Immunity and Tissue Repair or Regeneration
The immune system plays a key role in tissue repair, affecting both healing quality and regenerative ability.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Functional Analysis of VDR Gene Mutation R343H in a Child with Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets with Alopecia
The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
research Transglutaminase 3: The Involvement in Epithelial Differentiation and Cancer
TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.