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Slow-growing scalp hair

MedGen UID:
867992
Concept ID:
C4022383
Finding
HPO: HP:0100038

Definition

Scalp hair whose growth is slower than normal. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVSlow-growing scalp hair

Conditions with this feature

Ectodermal dysplasia with natal teeth, Turnpenny type
MedGen UID:
371331
Concept ID:
C1832444
Disease or Syndrome
A rare disorder with manifestation of hypo or oligodontia and acanthosis nigricans. It has been described in four generations of one family. Onset generally occurs during adolescence. Some patients are born with multiple teeth. Hair anomalies (sparse body and scalp hair) also reported. Inheritance is autosomal dominant.

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Diagnosis

Fujisawa T, Fukao T, Shimomura Y, Seishima M
J Dermatol 2014 Jun;41(6):514-7. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12511. PMID: 24909213

Clinical prediction guides

Vaidya S, Risbud M, Kshar A, Ramdurg P
Indian J Dent Res 2013 Jul-Aug;24(4):502-6. doi: 10.4103/0970-9290.118373. PMID: 24047847

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