10 Uncombable Hair Syndrome FAQs
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How Does a Doctor Diagnose Uncombable Hair Syndrome?
Clinicians may be able to base a diagnosis of UHS on the appearance of the hair and its characteristic behavior. A more specific diagnosis is possible using a specialized microscope that reveals an abnormal hair shaft appearance such as kidney, heart or triangular shapes.2Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome
Several shapes can exist on one hair strand or a combination of shapes may cover the head. Fifty to 100 percent of those affected have irregular shapes. Genetic testing may help determine a definitive diagnosis.1’Uncombable hair syndrome.’ MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/uncombable-hair-syndrome
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