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Atypical Menkes steely hair disease

American Journal of Medical Genetics, 1988
AbstractMenkes steely hair disease (MSHD) is a rare disorder which typically results in severe mental retardation and death in early childhood. A 21‐month‐old boy with an atypical milder form was presented by Procopis et al. [1981]. A second child with the atypical form is presented here who has survived to age 9 years and is doing well clinically.
Judith A. Westman, Delphis C. Richardson, Owen M. Rennert, Grant Morrow, John M. Opitz, James F. Reynolds   +5 more
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Hair abnormalities in Alzheimer's disease

The Lancet, 1997
deficiency of premature infants. We used germ-free quails infected only with C butyricum to develop a suitable experimental model to study the enteropathogenicity of this species. Lactose fermentation into butyric acid and hydrogen appeared to be a prerequisite in the caecal NEC-like lesions and removal of dietary lactose suppressed all mucosal damage (
D, de Berker, R, Jones, J, Mann, G, Harwood   +3 more
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Hair diseases in childhood

Therapeutische Umschau, 2002
In dieser kurzen Übersicht werden vier wichtige Haarkrankheiten des Kindesalters besprochen. Die Trichotillomanie ist die bedeutsamste Differentialdiagnose zur kindlichen Alopecia areata; genaue Inspektion und weitgehendes Fehlen von Telogenhaaren im Trichogramm vom Herdrand reichen für die Unterscheidung meist schon aus.
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Advances in Hair Diseases

Advances in Dermatology, 2008
EDITORIAL COMMENT Hair abnormalities range from uncommon genetic conditions to some of the most common diseases we see in our clinics. Maria Hordinsky is an expert in all of them. In this comprehensive well-written review the latest information is concisely presented. A simplified classificaton of the inflammatory alopecias is now the accepted standard;
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Autoimmune Disease and Hair Loss

Dermatologic Clinics, 2013
Once systemic disease is in remission, it is prudent to recognize the importance of alopecia in the patient's overall sense of well-being and quality-of-life clinical outcome. Scarring alopecia (scalp discoid lupus erythematosus) can be the presenting manifestation of lupus in more than half of affected individuals.
Siamak, Moghadam-Kia, Andrew G, Franks
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Diseases of Hair

2000
Hairs have little biological value in humans. Probably their main function today is as a sensory organ, measuring fine touch. If one simply tries to move an individual hair, the incredible sensitivity of the hair as a sensory organ will be noticed. In many individuals, the scalp hairs protect against sunburn and perhaps provide some insulation. But for
Otto Braun-Falco, Gerd Plewig, Helmut H. Wolff, Walter H. C. Burgdorf   +3 more
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Psychological aspects of hair disease

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2005
SummaryBalding men are viewed as less desirable in a physical, personal, and social sense. Given the stereotype, it is not surprising that some men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) appear to have a lower self‐image, depression resulting in increased introversion, and increased feelings of unattractiveness.Ours is a culture that places a premium on ...
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Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 2012
The leading hair signs of nutrition-related disorders are thin hair, dyspigmentation (specifically lightening), alopecia, and decurling and brittle hair. Eighty percent of children with kwashiorkor or marasmus have at least one hair sign, and hypopigmentation and thinning are most common.
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MENKES' STEELY-HAIR (KINKY-HAIR) DISEASE

The Lancet, 1973
D M, Danks, E, Cartwright, B J, Stevens
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Menkes Kinky Hair Disease

MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 1994
L A, Martin, A, McNemar, E L, O'Brien
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