Hereditary Hypotrichosis and Localized Morphea: A New Clinical Entity

September 1986 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”

Pamela A. Kulin, Virginia P. Sybert

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hereditary hypotrichosis localized morphea autosomal dominant inheritance hair loss skin lesions morphea alopecia areata scalp hair body hair loss ocular changes genetic disorder familial scleroderma permanent hair loss skin condition hair loss pattern skin biopsy hair growth patterns

Studysummary This study reported a previously undescribed form of hereditary hypotrichosis in a family, characterized by childhood-onset hair loss, morphea, and probable autosomal dominant inheritance.

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