Sparse Absent Scalp Hair Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Dubowitz Syndrome

[…] lateral eyebrow Limited hair on end of eyebrow 0005338 Sparse scalp hair Scalp hair, thinning Sparse, thin scalp hair sparse-absent scalp hair [ more ] 0002209 Submucous [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Short foot Short feet Small feet [ more ] 0001773 Sloping forehead Inclined forehead Receding forehead [ more ] 0000340 Small hand Disproportionately small hands 0200055 Sparse [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II

scalp hair Scalp hair, thinning Sparse, thin scalp hair sparse-absent scalp hair [ more ] 0002209 Tibial bowing Bowed shankbone Bowed shinbone [ more ] 0002982 Type II diabetes [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] outermost finger bone 0009882 Slender long bone Long bones slender Thin long bones [ more ] 0003100 Sloping forehead Inclined forehead Receding forehead [ more ] 0000340 Sparse [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

[…] nails and sparse or absent scalp hair; often associated with keratoderma of the palms and soles; teeth and sweat gland function are normal; autosomal dominant inheritance. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] or absent scalp hair, and often associated with a thickening of skin on palms and soles. [acronymfinder.com]

absent eyebrows short, thin, sparse, pale scalp hair short, sparse eyelashes sparse axillary and pubic hair Clinical features from OMIM: 601375 Human phenotypes related [malacards.org]

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Ichthyosis and Male Hypogonadism

[…] eyebrows Sparse eyebrows Glaucoma Undescended testes Small penis Hypothyroidy Small teeth Peripheral retinal pigmentary changes Sparse scalp hair Absent scalp hair Weak eye [checkorphan.org]

[…] includes the 24 symptoms listed below: Scaly skin Pituitary gonadotropic hormone deficiency Secondary hypogonadism Delayed puberty Seizures Short stature Long thin fingers Absent [checkorphan.org]

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Netherton Syndrome

scalp hair Scalp hair, thinning Sparse, thin scalp hair sparse-absent scalp hair [ more ] 0002209 Trichorrhexis nodosa 0009886 Urticaria Hives 0001025 30%-79% of people have [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] an autosomal recessive fashion. 0002213 Increased circulating total IgE level 0003212 Irregular hyperpigmentation 0007400 Malabsorption Intestinal malabsorption 0002024 Sparse [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Nestor-Guillermo Progeria Syndrome

[…] to absent scalp hair from second decade of life. [exeterlaboratory.com]

clavicles, ribs, distal phalanges and radii), short stature, scoliosis, micrognathia, propotosis, prominent subcutaneous venous patterning, generalised lipoatrophy and sparse [exeterlaboratory.com]

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

They had alopecia totalis, with sparse scalp hair and absent eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

Clinical description In addition to frontoparietal alopecia, the remaining scalp hair was also sparse, and axillary and pubic hair was absent. [orpha.net]

She had fine sparse hair on scalp with absent eye brows but had normal eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

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Odonto-Onycho-Dermal Dysplasia

[…] and thin eyebrow Thin, sparse eyebrows 0000535 Sparse body hair 0002231 Sparse scalp hair Scalp hair, thinning Sparse, thin scalp hair sparse-absent scalp hair [ more ] 0002209 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

The most common cutaneous manifestations were xerosis, pruritus, hyperpigmentation, xerostomia, macroglossia, absent lunula, half and half nail, sparse scalp hair, and sparse [ejdv.eg.net]

Scalp, body, and facial hair may be sparse. Photophobia has been described in a few patients. [genedx.com]

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Rothmund Thomson Syndrome

Patients may have a few or multiple clinical features including skin rash (poikiloderma), small stature, skeletal dysplasias, sparse or absent scalp hair, eyebrows and/or [doi.org]

Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS) is a genodermatosis presenting with a characteristic facial rash (poikiloderma) associated with short stature, sparse scalp hair, sparse or [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

absent eyelashes and/or eyebrows, juvenile cataracts, skeletal abnormalities, radial ray defects, premature aging and a predisposition to cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Seckel Syndrome

scalp hair Scalp hair, thinning Sparse, thin scalp hair sparse-absent scalp hair [ more ] 0002209 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Ectopic kidney Abnormal kidney location [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

0000494 Glaucoma 0000501 Hip dysplasia 0001385 Joint hyperflexibility Joints move beyond expected range of motion 0005692 Reduced number of teeth Decreased tooth count 0009804 Sparse [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

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Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

Clinical description In addition to frontoparietal alopecia, the remaining scalp hair was also sparse, and axillary and pubic hair was absent. [orpha.net]

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Hereditary Hypotrichosis with Recurrent Skin Vesicles

A very rare inherited hair loss disorder with characteristics of sparse, fragile or absent hair on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, axilla and rest of the body, associated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All four affected individuals showed sparse and fragile hair on scalp, as well as absent eyebrows and eyelashes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Affected individuals show sparse and fragile hair on scalp, as well as absent eyebrows and eyelashes. [malacards.org]

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Autosomal Dominant Keratitis

Clinical features include deafness, ichthyosis, photobia, absent or decreased eyebrows, sparse or absent scalp hair, decreased sweating and dysplastic finger and toenails. [abcam.com]

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Sick Sinus Syndrome

[…] growth in unusual places such as the back (hypertrichosis); and sparse scalp hair. [rarediseases.org]

In addition, affected infants and children may have short fifth fingers ("pinkies") and toes with underdeveloped (hypoplastic) or absent nails; other malformations of the [rarediseases.org]

[…] small head (microcephaly) or large head (macrocephaly); a wide nose with a low nasal bridge; a wide mouth with thick, prominent lips; thick eyebrows and eyelashes or excess hair [rarediseases.org]

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Susac Syndrome

They had alopecia totalis, with sparse scalp hair and absent eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

Clinical description In addition to frontoparietal alopecia, the remaining scalp hair was also sparse, and axillary and pubic hair was absent. [orpha.net]

She had fine sparse hair on scalp with absent eye brows but had normal eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

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Salti-Salem Syndrome

They had alopecia totalis, with sparse scalp hair and absent eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

Clinical description In addition to frontoparietal alopecia, the remaining scalp hair was also sparse, and axillary and pubic hair was absent. [orpha.net]

She had fine sparse hair on scalp with absent eye brows but had normal eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

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Bullous Dystrophy Type Macular

Symptoms * Patches of increased skin pigmentation * Patches of reduced skin pigmentation * Sparse scalp hair * Absent scalp hair * Blisters Prognosis The 'prognosis' of Bullous [checkorphan.org]

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Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism Type 22

They had alopecia totalis, with sparse scalp hair and absent eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

She had fine sparse hair on scalp with absent eye brows but had normal eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

scalp hair and absent facial, axillary and pubic hair. [jpma.org.pk]

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Ectodermal Dysplasia Type 5 Hair Nail

(a) A female child with sparse scalp hair and absent eyebrows and eyelashes with an old man appearance. [e-ijd.org]

Clinical examination revealed short, sparse scalp hair, absent eyebrows, short eyelashes and nail dystrophy in all digits. [thedoctorsdoctor.com]

The eyelashes, eyebrows, underarm (axillary) hair, and pubic hair are also sparse or absent. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acroosteolysis-Keloid-Like Lesions-Premature Aging Syndrome

[…] to absent scalp hair, absent eyebrowsand lashes, a patent anterior fontanelle, centrofacial cy-anosis, high-pitched voice, thin lips, protruded ears, anda beaked nose with [documents.tips]

[…] firstmonths of life, the clinical appearance is that of aplucked bird, with a disproportionately large craniumand a relatively small face, prominent eyes and scalpveins, very sparse [documents.tips]

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Spondylodysplastic Type 2

2004): At 2 years old, she showed (A) frontal bossing, sparse scalp hair, eye prominence, midface hypoplasia, small mouth, yellowish teeth with defective enamel, low set [epostersonline.com]

(A and B) Thin hair, abnormal scarring to the forehead, prominent eyes, small mouth, absent ear lobes, narrow chest, flat feet. [epostersonline.com]

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Congenital Aural Atresia

Other features include small, ridged fingernails and toenails as well as sparse, brittle or absent scalp hair. The skeleton is usually affected as well. [xpertdox.com]

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Cleft Lip

Scalp hair is very sparse, fine, and brittle. Eyebrows are thinned or absent. Patients have normal facies, no specific dental defect, and normal sweating. [doctors.co.il]

Hair may be sparse and coarse. Recalcitrant, crusted, inflammatory scalp dermatitis may cause scarring alopecia. [doctors.co.il]

Nails are absent or dystrophic; pointed teeth are common. Sweating is diminished. [doctors.co.il]

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Diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma

The scalp hair was very sparse, fine, and pale in color, reaching just a length of 3-4 mm in some places while totally absent in other places. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scalp hair is sparse, fine, lightly pigmented, and grows slowly with scant or absent eyebrows. The eyelashes may be normal, sparse, or completely absent. [idoj.in]

[…] although nonectodermal tissue may also become involved. [5] The most common manifestation is the reduction or complete absence of eccrine sweat glands resulting in decreased or absent [idoj.in]

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Distal Symphalangism

Optic nerve abnormality/atrophy Sparse/absent scalp hair - localised Sparse/absent scalp hair - generalised Down-slanting palpebral fissures Decreased body hair/hypotrichosis [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

/absent scalp hair - generalised Other skull abnormality Small face Supernumerary teeth Supernumerary teeth Micrognathia/agnathia/retrognathia Microdontia High hairline - [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

/small nails Mandibular hyperostosis/sclerosis Abnormal hair texture Brittle hair/trichorrhexis nodosa/pili torti Hypertelorism Short stature - postnatal Brachydactyly Macrocephaly [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

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Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism - Partial Alopecia

They had alopecia totalis, with sparse scalp hair and absent eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

Galactorrhoea was absent. Testes were 5 ml bilaterally. He had a male pattern hair distribution with sparse axillary and chest hair but normal pubic hair. [edmcasereports.com]

She had fine sparse hair on scalp with absent eye brows but had normal eye lashes. [jpma.org.pk]

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Autosomal Recessive Nail Dysplasia

Thin body hair Fine scalp hair Thin scalp hair Sparse scalp hair (in some patients) Hairs can be painlessly plucked with little force. [nfed.org]

(a) A female child with sparse scalp hair and absent eyebrows and eyelashes with an old man appearance. [e-ijd.org]

Affected individuals tend to have sparse scalp and body hair ( hypotrichosis ). The hair is often light-colored, brittle, and slow-growing. [wikidoc.org]

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Coffin-Siris Syndrome

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Langer-Giedion Syndrome

Arch Argent Pediatr. 2016 Aug 1;114(4):e228-32. doi: 10.5546/aap.2016.e228. Epub 2016 Aug 1. [Article in Spanish; Abstract available in Spanish from the publisher] Author information 1 Centro de Investigaciones en Anomalías Congénitas y Enfermedades Raras (CIACER), Facultad de Salud, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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ADULT Syndrome

Eva Albertsen Malt, Renate Charlotte Dahl, Trine Marie Haugsand, Ingebjørg H. Ulvestad, Nina Merete Emilsen, Børre Hansen, Yon Eduin Galezo Cardenas, Rolf Olof Skøld, Anne Tove Berge Thorsen, Eva Merete Male Davidsen About the authors Article References Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal[…] [tidsskriftet.no]

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