research [Congenital hereditary hypotrychosis. Generalized autosomal dominant hypotrichosis with pili torti (hypotrichosis congenita hereditaria Marie Unna)]. 5 citations , November 1979 in “PubMed” A hereditary condition causes hair loss and twisted hair in some family members.
research Significant Hair Regrowth With 5% Topical Minoxidil in a Child With Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Caused by a Recurrent HRURF Variant August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can significantly improve hair growth in children with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
research Clinical and molecular genetic studies in hereditary hair loss August 2021 Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series January 2025 Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: A Turkish family with loss of eyebrows and a U2HR mutation 11 citations , September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.