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The shaft of normal hair (left) and hair in uncombable hair syndrome (right). The hair is normal in quantity and is usually silvery-blond or straw-colored. It is disorderly, stands out from the scalp, and cannot be combed flat, but it can be controlled by braiding methods. This is caused by mutations in one of three possible genes; PADI3, TGM ...
The hair is seen under a microscope with bumps in the hair strand. These cause the hair to be brittle and break in the thinner sections. Severe cases of monilethrix can also affect finger and toe nails causing abnormal growth. Monilethrix can also cause keratosis pilaris (small bumps on the skin). Less severe cases of Monilethrix may only ...
Individuals with Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) commonly experience sparse or absent hair, a condition known as hypotrichosis. Scalp hair is typically fine, brittle, and may lack pigmentation, appearing light or wispy. Eyebrows and eyelashes may also be sparse or absent, contributing to the distinct facial appearance seen in ED.
A pull test is performed in order to diagnose a patient with loose anagen hair syndrome as one of the characteristics of this hair condition is hair that is easily removed from the scalp. [7] [10] A group of around 40-60 hairs, that are attached to the scalp, is pulled in a clement manner. The patient will be diagnosed with loose anagen ...
Giant axonal neuropathy is a rare, autosomal recessive [1] neurological disorder that causes disorganization of neurofilaments.Neurofilaments form a structural framework that helps to define the shape and size of neurons and are essential for normal nerve function.
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Kylie Jenner, with blonde hair and her usual dark hair. It was a big year in hair for Kylie Jenner . The Kylie Cosmetics founder posted a recap of her year on Dec. 30 on Instagram , looking back ...
Hair-grooming syncope (also known as hair-combing syncope) is a form of syncope (a fainting disorder) associated with combing and brushing one's hair. It is most typically seen in children aged five to sixteen. Hair-grooming syncope typically manifests as presyncopal symptoms during hair combing, brushing, braiding, trimming, curling or blow ...