Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Woolly Hair?

GlossaryWoolly Hair

rare genetic condition with tightly coiled, fragile hair

Woolly hair is a rare genetic condition characterized by tightly coiled, curly hair that resembles wool. This hair type is often fragile and prone to breakage. It can occur as an isolated trait or be associated with other conditions, such as Naxos disease, which also involves heart and skin abnormalities.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research A Missense Mutation within the Helix Initiation Motif of the Keratin K71 Gene Underlies Autosomal Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis

78 citations , May 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

A specific gene mutation causes woolly hair and hair loss.

Woolly Hair Nevus: A Rare Case with Late Onset in Adolescence

research Woolly hair nevus

40 citations , February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.

research A rare case of woolly hair with unusual associations

12 citations , January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

The document reports a unique case of woolly hair with a combination of conditions not previously seen together.

research The medusa head: Dermoscopic diagnosis of woolly hair syndrome

7 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.

research [Wooly hair syndrome. Clinical and microscopic study].

2 citations , January 1987 in “PubMed”

Woolly hair syndrome is a genetic condition causing frizzy, fragile hair.

View more "wooly hair" in research →

Community Join

5 / 38 results

community Woolly mice but no hair growth treatment for humans yet 🤷‍♂️

in Technology 225 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair regrowth treatments are effective in mice but not yet available for humans. The discussion humorously highlights frustration over this disparity and mentions a project to genetically modify elephants to resemble mammoths.

community Even Woody has hair loss in Toy Story 5

in Satire 1701 upvotes 5 months ago

Woody from Toy Story 5 is humorously discussed as experiencing hair loss, with suggestions for treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The conversation jokes about his hairline and references scenes from previous movies.

community If grafts are locked in by day 7, why does washing/rubbing the scabs off gently matter?

in Chat 2 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses post-hair transplant care, specifically about removing scabs gently after a week, using Vitamin E oil. The user wonders if using harsher methods like steel wool would affect results, but others reassure that if there was no pain or bleeding, it's likely fine.

community If people technically have hair follicles all over their body with baby hairs, why is regrowing hair so difficult to do?

in Chat 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growth cycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts, 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil, should I switch to dut?

in Satire 1884 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone's hair transplant progress after 9 months on finasteride and oral minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include hair transplant, finasteride, oral minoxidil, and a potential switch to dutasteride.

View more "wooly hair" in community →