10 Uncombable Hair Syndrome FAQs
Article Sources
- 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
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When Should a Child See a Specialist?
Because there's no specific treatment for the uncombable hair syndrome, it's common for parents to take their child to see a dermatologist for informational and reassurance reasons. A dermatologist may recommend diagnostic techniques, such as examining hair shafts with a special microscope, to provide a definitive diagnosis.
A visit to a geneticist may shed light on the origins of UHS and help determine what other conditions may exist with it. If other conditions do exist, parents may consult other specialists.2Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome
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