Congenital hypotrichosis simplex Disease
About Gene:
Congenital hypotrichosis simplex is a rare form of hereditary hair loss without other abnormalities. Affected individuals typically show normal hair at birth, but experience hair loss and thinning of the hair shaft that starts during early childhood and progresses with age. Prevalence of the disease is <1/100000 population and males and females are equally affected.
Number of Patients: 1
Disease Causing Genes:
Sign and Symptoms:
- sparse hair (hypotrichosis) on the scalp beginning in infancy
- coarse, dry, and tightly curled hair
- lighter hair color than expected
- fragile hair condition
Diagnosis:
(1) Medical history collection (2) Physical examination (3) Scalp biopsy
Preventions:
None
Treatment:
None