research Monilethrix: Case Report of a Rare Disease
Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.
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research Alopecia Universalis: An Extremely Rare but Probable Adverse Effect of Adalimumab
Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
research Reply to: A Rare Case of Vulvar Skin Metastasis of Rectal Cancer After Operation
New skin lesions on the scrotum or vulva in patients with a history of internal cancer could indicate rare skin metastasis.
research Post-Operative Alopecia of the Scalp: A Rare Complication Following Shoulder Surgery
A woman's hair grew back within 3 months after temporary hair loss from improper head positioning during shoulder surgery.
research Ovarian Stromal Tumors: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Virilization
Ovarian stromal tumors are a rare cause of women developing male characteristics after menopause.
research Commonly Misdiagnosed Rare Condition: Toe Tourniquet Syndrome – Literature Review
Toe Tourniquet Syndrome is often misdiagnosed.
research Rapunzel Syndrome as a Rare Presentation of Trichobezoar
A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
research Rectal Bezoar: A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction
research The Role of Rare Variants in Male-Pattern Hair Loss: Analysis of Whole Exome Sequencing Data in the UK Biobank
research High-Content Drug Screening for Rare Diseases
High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS)—A Rare Case Report
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
research Plica Neuropathica: Novel Presentation of a Rare Disease
A girl with no hair neglect developed plica neuropathica in the hospital, lost all her hair, but it grew back.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II with Alopecia: A Rare Case Report
A 4-year-old boy with a rare type of rickets and hair loss improved in bone health but not hair growth after vitamin D and calcium treatment.
research Nodules on the Hair: A Rare Case of Mixed Piedra
A woman's scalp nodules were successfully treated with antifungal and anti-lice medications, revealing a rare case of mixed piedra infection.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome of Penis: A Rare Situation in Boys with Serious Complications if Not Recognized
Hair wrapped tightly around a boy's penis can cause serious damage if not treated quickly.
research Follicular Mycosis Fungoides: Variability of a Rare Entity
FMF and mycosis fungoides are variants of the same disease, and bexarotene can be an effective treatment.
research Tumid Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Report on Their Rare Coexistence
A woman with both TLE and SLE improved with hydroxychloroquine treatment.
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis with Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration of Cornea: A Rare Association
An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.
research Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure
Satoyoshi syndrome can occur without causing premature ovarian failure.
research Bilateral Leydig Cell Hyperplasia: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hirsutism
An unusual growth of Leydig cells in a woman's ovaries caused her excessive hair growth, which was treated successfully with surgery.
research Co-Localization of Alopecia Areata and Lichen Planopilaris in a Patient Receiving Immunosuppressants: A Rare Case
A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
research Hemoglobinopathy and Systemic Lupus: A Rare Association
Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.
research Ovarian Leydig Cell Hyperplasia as a Rare Cause of Hair Loss in a Postmenopausal Female Patient: A Case Report and Diagnostic Approach Toward Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.
research An Acutely Unwell and Rare Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
Early recognition and treatment of SLE can improve outcomes in patients with complex symptoms.
research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.
research Leydig Cell Tumor: A Rare Cause of Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism
Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.
research Searching for a Lead: Diagnosing a Rare Cause of Recurrent Intussusception
A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.
research Acute Pancreatitis Following Finasteride Toxicity: A Rare Case Report
Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
research Parry Romberg Syndrome: When the Diagnosis of a Rare Disease Is Made in the Primary Care Setting
Parry Romberg syndrome requires awareness and teamwork in primary care for proper diagnosis and management.
research Grahams Little Piccardi Lausseur Syndrome: A Rare Case Report with Literature Review
Early diagnosis of GLPLS is crucial to prevent complications, but scarring alopecia is irreversible.