| Literature DB >> 32258056 |
Osama Alsharif1, Azhar Abbas Ahmed1, Azhar Mohammed Alali1, Adnan Ahmed Kaki1.
Abstract
Autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis (ARWH/H) is a rare nonsyndromic hair abnormality characterized by sparse, short, and curly hair. we report a case of a 5-year-old girl from consanguineous parents, who presented with ARWH/H since birth. Dermoscopic findings showed thin sparse hair. Genetic testing showed homozygous mutation in the LPAR6 gene.Entities:
Keywords: Autosomal recessive hypotrichosis; Hair disorder; Hair dysplasia
Year: 2020 PMID: 32258056 PMCID: PMC7109382 DOI: 10.1159/000505134
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skin Appendage Disord ISSN: 2296-9160