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GlossaryNetherton Syndrome

rare genetic disorder causing skin inflammation and brittle hair

Netherton Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by chronic skin inflammation, a distinctive hair shaft abnormality called trichorrhexis invaginata (bamboo hair), and a predisposition to allergies and infections. It is caused by mutations in the SPINK5 gene, which affects the skin's barrier function, leading to symptoms like red, scaly skin and brittle hair.

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research Bamboo Hair Syndrome or Netherton Syndrome: A Case Report

April 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences”

Netherton Syndrome is a non-treatable genetic disorder in children causing skin, hair, and allergy issues.

research Diseases of Periocular Hair

7 citations, July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology”

The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.

research Hair India 2010: First International Conference by Hair Research Society of India

2 citations, January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology”

The Hair India 2010 conference introduced a new hair loss classification and highlighted advanced diagnostic techniques in trichology.

research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children

5 citations, November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.

research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?

30 citations, August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.

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