TLDR Uncombable hair syndrome causes dry, frizzy hair that can't be combed flat, seen in a young child.
Uncombable hair syndrome was a rare hair shaft disorder characterized by a distinctive spun-glass appearance, with hair that was straw to silvery blond, dry, frizzy, and unmanageable. It typically appeared in early childhood, presenting as hair that could not be combed flat. The syndrome was identified by unique longitudinal grooves in the hair shaft and a triangular shape on cross-section, as observed under microscopy. The document reported a case of a 21-month-old white male with these characteristic features, whose diagnosis was confirmed through scanning electron microscopy.
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January 2005 in “Dermatology” Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.
February 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair shaft disorders, often due to genetics or environment, lack specific treatments but can be managed with gentle hair care and may improve with age or topical treatments.
