Successful topical minoxidil treatment for hair density and length in trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 |
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Authors: | Mira Choi MD PhD Allison Han MD Lawrence F. Eichenfield MD |
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Affiliation: | Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA |
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Abstract: | A 9-year-old girl presented with slow hair growth and hair thinning since birth. Additionally, she had short stature and abnormally short fingers; genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome (TRPS) type 1. After 4 months of topical minoxidil treatment, hair density and length significantly improved diffusely throughout the scalp without evidence of hypertrichosis. This case underscores the therapeutic potential of topical minoxidil for TRPS, paving the way for improved patient quality of life. |
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Keywords: | alopecia genetic disease therapeutics |
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