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Clinical Uncombable Hair Syndrome
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Synonym
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Pili trianguli et canaliculi
Spun glass hair |
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Inheritance
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Autosomal dominant in some cases; gene locus unknown
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Prenatal
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None Listed
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Incidence
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Approximately 50 cases reported; M=F
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Pathogenesis
Age at Presentation |
Unknown Pathogenesis
Age at Presentation: Usually in infancy |
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Clinical
D/Dx |
Hair
Blonde, dry, shiny hair unable to comb into place, not fragile; D/DX = None |
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Lab
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Electron microscopy canal like groove along shaft of a triangular shaped hair
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Management
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Biotin 0.3 mg three times per day may help
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Prognosis
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May improve with age
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