Treatment of Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex of the Scalp with Oral Minoxidil and Growth Factors

    June 2022 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Maria Vastarella, Fabrizio Martora, Jorge Ocampo-Candiani … Mariateresa Cantelli
    Studysummary This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with congenital hypotrichosis who experienced improved hair density and thickness after 3 months of treatment with oral minoxidil.
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    2. Bi-Allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex American journal of human genetics · 2018
    3. Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I Pediatric Dermatology · 2016

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