Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex With Woolly Hair: A Report of a New Family

August 2011 in “ Dermatology Reports ”

Khalid M. Al Aboud, Daifullah Al Aboud

autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex woolly hair telogen effluvium diffuse alopecia areata hair follicles sebaceous glands hereditary hair loss disorders ARHS

Studysummary This case report describes a new family with autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair, suggesting the disorder may be underreported due to misdiagnosis.

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