10 Uncombable Hair Syndrome FAQs

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1. ’Uncombable hair syndrome.’ MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/uncombable-hair-syndrome
2. Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome
3. ’Bork Stender Schmidt syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/938/bork-stender-schmidt-syndrome
4. Hicks J; Metry DW; Barrish J; Levy M. ‘Uncombable hair (Cheveux incoiffables, pili trianguli et canaliculi) syndrome: brief review and role of scanning electron microscopy in diagnosis.’ Ultrastructural Pathology 2001 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11407534

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Uncombable hair syndrome may be referred to as UHS, spun glass hair and unmanageable hair syndrome. In France, it's known as cheveux incoiffables.²Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome

One condition associated with UHS is Bork Stender Schmidt syndrome, which is characterized by dental abnormalities, early cataracts, mild mental deficiency, hyperactivity and shortened fingers. Patients with UHS may also have a cleft lip or palate, or both.³’Bork Stender Schmidt syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/938/bork-stender-schmidt-syndrome Another syndrome associated with UHS is ectodermal dysplasia, which involves varied defects related to skin, hair, teeth and sweat glands.²Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome

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