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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study identified a novel locus for hereditary hypotrichosis simplex on chromosome 13q12.12~12.3 in a four-generation Chinese family.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This source reports that while effective treatments for hereditary hypotrichosis simplex have been limited, recent studies show promising results using interventions such as minoxidil, topical gentamicin, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This case report describes a 14-year-old patient with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex who showed significant improvement with combined platelet rich plasma injections and topical minoxidil 2%. The findings suggest that platelet rich plasma could offer new hope for treating this condition.
June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” 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.