Hair That Is Difficult to Manage in a Hispanic Girl

July 2017 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”

Adriana Orelia Villarreal-Rodríguez, Sonia Chávez‐Álvarez, Ivett Miranda-Maldonado, Maira Elizabeth Herz‐Ruelas

short anagen syndrome Uncombable Hair Syndrome biotin minoxidil scanning electron microscopy transverse sectioning Rogaine

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Biotin →

supplement to help with hair texture and quality

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.

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