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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What Is the Prognosis for UHS?
UHS can be somewhat alarming when it arises in a baby. Parents may seek consultations to obtain information. They may also attempt to control the hair with aggressive grooming methods, such as using chemical products or braiding, which may harm the hair.
The prognosis is good for children with UHS because they commonly grow out of the condition by adolescence. It's not known why this happens, but it occurs in almost all cases of uncombable hair syndrome.2Uncombable hair syndrome.’ National Institutes of Health. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5404/uncombable-hair-syndrome
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