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Glossary Congenital Hypotrichosis

condition present at birth with significantly reduced hair growth

Congenital Hypotrichosis is a condition present at birth where an individual has significantly less hair than normal. This can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair, and is often due to genetic mutations that impact hair follicle development and function.

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research Congenital generalized hypertrichosis: the skin as a clue to complex malformation syndromes

53 citations , August 2015 in “The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics”

This review discusses congenital generalized hypertrichosis, focusing on its association with complex malformation syndromes, but it presents no new research findings.

research FOXN1 Duplication and Congenital Hypertrichosis

3 citations , March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

This case report documents the first known instance of FOXN1 duplication linked to congenital hypertrichosis.

research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Are Associated with Monilethrix-like Congenital Hypotrichosis

74 citations , January 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study identified novel compound heterozygous mutations in the DSG4 gene in a Japanese patient with congenital hypotrichosis, suggesting overlap between localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis and monilethrix.

research Congenital hypotrichosis due to short anagen

42 citations , September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This report describes two children with congenital hypotrichosis and found their short hair is due to a shortened anagen phase, with the condition resolving spontaneously during puberty.

research Characterization ofCDH3-Related Congenital Hypotrichosis With Juvenile Macular Dystrophy

23 citations , July 2016 in “JAMA Ophthalmology”

This study observed that CDH3-related congenital hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy presents with childhood-onset progressive chorioretinal atrophy and universally thin and sparse scalp hair.

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community Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide

6 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.

community REVOLUTION in AUGUST: New possibilities according to Dr. Muñoz (pinacidil, cromakalim, diazoxide and nicorandil)

13 upvotes 1 year ago

Dr. Muñoz's discovery suggests that targeting potassium channels in fibroblasts could reactivate hair growth, offering new treatment possibilities for alopecia. Potential strategies include using minoxidil, diazoxide, and other potassium channel openers, as well as bioelectric devices and direct growth factor applications.

community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

324 upvotes 11 months ago

Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

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