November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder marked by congenital ichthyosis, immune dysregulation, and scalp anomalies. A 1-month-old male with severe hypernatremia (186 mg/dL) and failure to thrive was diagnosed with Netherton syndrome, confirmed by the presence of "invaginated trichuriasis." The condition results from a mutation in the SPINK5 gene, leading to a loss of LEKTI protein and severe skin barrier defects. Early life complications include hypernatremic dehydration, severe infections, and growth retardation.
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” 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.
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July 2018 in “Journal of optometry” Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.
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December 2008 in “Pediatric neurology” The document adds two cases of Gomez-Lopez-Hernandez syndrome and suggests including trigeminal anesthesia and scalp alopecia as key diagnostic criteria.