| Literature DB >> 19700017 |
Pamela Calderon1, Nina Otberg, Jerry Shapiro.
Abstract
Uncombable hair syndrome is a relatively rare anomaly of the hair shaft, with less than 100 cases reported to date, that results in a disorganized, unruly hair pattern that is impossible to comb flat. The characteristic longitudinal grooves along the hair shaft, along with the triangular or kidney-shaped cross section allows this condition to be diagnosed microscopically. The majority of cases are inherited in an autosomal-dominant manner with either complete or incomplete penetrance. There is no definitive treatment, and most cases improve with the onset of puberty.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19700017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.01.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol ISSN: 0190-9622 Impact factor: 11.527