Atrichia congenita.
Atrichia congenita is a rare genodermatoses is characterized by a mutation of the human hairless (HR) gene on chromosome 8p22. There is loss of scalp hair between one to six months of age, after which no growth occurs. Eyebrow, eyelash, and body hair may also be sparse or absent; patients may have a few pubic and axillary hairs. The condition may present in isolation or along with other defects.
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Chandraprakash
C
Chouhan
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Rajeev
R
Khullar
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Pankaj
P
Rao
Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Ramesh
R
Raidas
Atrichia Congenita; autosomal recessive; human hairless gene; loss of scalp hair