Hypotrichosis

Known as: Hypotrichosis, infantile, Congenital hypotrichosis, Scanty hair

A congenital condition, usually due to genetic aberrations, that is characterized by a lack of hair growth on the head and/or body.

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2005

Background Hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp (HSS; MIM 146520) is a rare autosomal dominant form of non‐syndromic alopecia that…

2003

Enhancing factor (EF), a growth factor modulator, is the mouse homologue of human secretory group II phospholipase A2. EF…

2003

Hereditary hypotrichosis is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized clinically by alopecia. Three consanguineous…

2002

Hypotrichosis, an almost complete lack of teeth and the complete absence of eccrine nasolabial glands, was observed among the…

1995

We report on a female aged 13 years, whose scalp hair began to disappear at the age of 9 years, leaving only sparse wispy hairs…

1991

Hypotrichosis of the scalp was found in 4 individuals of a 6-generation Caucasian family. This congenital phenomenon is a rather…

1974

A peculiar variety of hereditary hypotrichosis is described. The abnormality has affected a large family over the course of eight…

1972

Hypotrichosis has been described in a number of hereditary syndromes, many of which have obvious congenital defects in skin and…

1941