TLDR The document concludes that the girl's hairlessness is likely inherited from her parents.
This document discusses a rare case of familial congenital atrichia, a disorder characterized by the absence of hair at birth or hair loss within the first six months of life, with no subsequent hair growth. The condition also involves a lack of pubic and axillary hair and minimal brow, eyelash, and body hair. While it can occur sporadically, the condition often has an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, though there have been instances of dominant inheritance. The case study focuses on a 16-year-old girl with congenital atrichia, noting that her parents also exhibit clinical features of the disorder, suggesting a genetic component to her condition.
7 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair loss patients need psychological counseling to cope better.
5 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
11 citations,
May 2011 in “World Journal of Pediatrics” The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
