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[Uncombable hair syndrome].

J Ferrando, M R Gratacós, R Fontarnau

Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana

|January 1, 1977

Summary

This study reports two cases of uncombable hair syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing dry, brittle hair. Microscopic analysis revealed a unique hair bulb malformation responsible for the hair shaft

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Genetics
Pathology

Background:

Reports two cases of a newly described hair defect syndrome.
Characterized by clinically dry, bright, and uncombable hair.

Observation:

Pathologic and scanning electron microscopy revealed key structural abnormalities.
Observed angulation of the hair bulb with adherence between the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
Noted canalicular formations on the cuticular surface and irregular external sheath stratification.

Findings:

A malformation of the hair bulb is identified as the cause of the hair defect.
The etiology of this hair bulb malformation is currently unknown.
The condition appears to be familial and not associated with other systemic abnormalities.

Implications:

This hair defect syndrome results in significant hair shaft surface abnormalities.
Understanding the hair bulb malformation is crucial for potential future treatments.
Further research into the genetic and molecular basis of this condition is warranted.

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