Marie-Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis

January 2014 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Sahana M Srinivas, Ravi Hiremagalore

Marie-Unna hereditary hypotrichosis MUHH hair loss autosomal dominant disorder sparse hair coarse hair curly hair hair shaft abnormalities U2HR gene chromosome 8p21 genetic mutations

Studysummary This report presents a 12-year-old male with symptoms indicative of Marie-Unna type hereditary hypotrichosis, characterized by a specific pattern of hair loss evolving with age.

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research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis: A Turkish Family with Loss of Eyebrows and a U2HR Mutation

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This study reports a mutation in the U2HR gene causing Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis in a Turkish family and notes eyebrow loss as a diagnostic clue.