Presentation
Progressive hemi facial atrophy - Parry Romberg syndrome presenting as severe facial pain in a young man: a case report. Cases Journal. 2009;2(6776):1-4. Chbicheb M, Gelot A, Rivier F, Roubertie A, HumbertClaude V, Coubes P, Echenne B. [revistas.unicartagena.edu.co]
Skin
- Alopecia
[…] choroidal atrophy and alopecia About the Disease Getting a Diagnosis Living With the Disease Disease at a Glance Symptoms Causes Advocacy and Support Groups Research Disease at a Glance Summary Choroidal atrophy - alopecia is a very rare ectodermal dysplasia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
- Sparse Hair
hair, absent or decreased lashes and eyebrows, and possibly mild visual loss and dysplastic/thick/grooved nails. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Treatment
There are two main types of clinical studies: Clinical trials determine if a new test or treatment for a disease is effective and safe by comparing groups receiving different tests/treatments. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Prevention
Participating in research helps researchers ultimately uncover better ways to treat, prevent, diagnose, and understand human diseases. What Are Clinical Studies? Clinical studies are medical research involving people as participants. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]