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Uncombable hair syndrome.

Abel D Jarell1, Mark A Hall, Leonard C Sperling

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, USA.

Pediatric Dermatology
|September 12, 2007
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Uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) is a rare hair shaft disorder characterized by unruly, spangled hair that is difficult to comb. Microscopic examination reveals unique hair shaft abnormalities, confirming the diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) is a rare, benign condition affecting hair shaft morphology.
  • It typically presents in early childhood with characteristic hair texture and appearance.

Observation:

  • A 4-year-old boy presented with persistently unruly, spangled hair resistant to flattening.
  • The patient's mother noted slow hair growth and this hair texture since birth.

Findings:

  • Hair pull tests indicated hairs were not easily extracted.
  • Light microscopy revealed pathognomonic features of UHS: triangular cross-sections and longitudinal canal-like depressions in the hair shafts.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the characteristic clinical and microscopic findings of uncombable hair syndrome.

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  • Early diagnosis through hair microscopy is crucial for understanding and managing this rare condition.