Congenital Hypotrichosis with Hair and Dental Ectodermal Features Responsive to Sublingual Minoxidil
May 2026
in “
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
”
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A 10-year-old boy with congenital hypotrichosis and dental ectodermal features was treated with sublingual minoxidil. After four months, his hair shedding improved from grade 5 to grade 3 on the Sinclair Hair Shedding Visual Scale, and he experienced increased hair density, with no side effects reported.
