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GlossaryWoolly Hair (Woolly Hair Syndrome)

rare genetic condition with tightly coiled, fragile hair

Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition characterized by tightly coiled, curly hair that resembles wool. This hair type is often fragile and prone to breakage. It can occur as an isolated trait or be associated with other conditions, such as Naxos disease, which also involves heart and skin abnormalities.

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research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I

33 citations, June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

research Light Microscopy of the Hair: A Simple Tool to Untangle Hair Disorders

24 citations, January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.

DNA Dioxygenases Tet2/3 Regulate Gene Promoter Accessibility and Chromatin Topology in Lineage-Specific Loci to Control Keratinocyte Differentiation and Hair Growth

research DNA Dioxygenases Tet2/3 Regulate Gene Promoter Accessibility and Chromatin Topology in Lineage-Specific Loci to Control Keratinocyte Differentiation and Hair Growth

April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are important for controlling hair growth and shape by affecting gene activity and DNA structure in hair follicles.

research The Medusa Head: Dermoscopic Diagnosis of Woolly Hair Syndrome

7 citations, January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.

research Spontaneous Quick Resolution of Uncombable Hair Syndrome-Like Disease

2 citations, October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders”

A boy's hair that was frizzy and hard to comb returned to normal after 9 months, possibly due to genetic factors.

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community Over 95% of his face is covered in hair.

in Satire 289 upvotes 2 days ago

A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.

community Did Scientists Just Cure Baldness? UCLA’s New Molecule Could Revolutionize Hair Growth

in Treatment 538 upvotes 4 days ago

PP405 shows promise for hair growth but may need continuous use like Minoxidil. Current treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with skepticism about a true cure due to financial interests.

community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

in Satire 1442 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

community Why is human evolution like this 😂

in Chat 2 years ago

Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.

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