Genetic disorders associated with severe alopecia in children: a report of two unusual cases and a review

Feinstein, A.; Engelberg, S.; Goodman, R.M.

Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology 7(3): 301-310

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0270-4145
PMID: 3323221
Document Number: 294627
Moderate to severe alopecia in children may be due to a genetic disorder. This paper reviews the heritable causes of alopecia in children and gives a detailed account of two affected unrelated children. One has alopecia universalis while the other has alopecia postulated to be due to a new disorder of genetic etiology. The article concludes that for purposes of genetic counseling and prognosis it is crucial that a correct diagnosis be made.

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