research Morphological analyses in fragility of pili torti with Björnstad syndrome 4 citations , November 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
research Björnstad Syndrome With Late‐Onset Alopecia Mimicking Androgenetic Alopecia: Histopathological and Genetic Findings December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Björnstad syndrome can cause hair loss similar to androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with baricitinib and minoxidil may help.
research Morphological study in a mechanism of congenital pili torti formation: Björnstad syndrome September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Björnstad syndrome causes twisted hair from birth.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions 9 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research Role of Trichoscopy in diagnosing Genotrichosis—A Report of Two Cases May 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare genetic hair disorders.