TLDR All major hair defects involve cuticle abnormalities.
The document discussed several distinct morphological abnormalities of hair, focusing on congenital hair defects related to anatomical issues, such as defective cuticle formation, and biochemical properties, like reduced sulfur content. The major structural hair abnormalities identified included defects in the cuticle, cortex, and medulla, with cuticle defects present in each case of a major structural hair defect.
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June 1970 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 58 citations
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November 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Netherton's disease causes multiple hair defects.
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January 1969 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair malformations may occur due to timing issues in hair development.
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November 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma, not a metabolic defect.
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November 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma and improves with gentler hair care.
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December 1965 in “The Lancet” Argininosuccinic aciduria can cause hair loss.
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October 1958 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 4-year-old girl has a rare hair condition causing fragile, short hair.
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August 1981 in “The Journal of Dermatology” All major hair defects involve cuticle abnormalities.
