Гипотрихоз (Hypotrichosis)

Hypotrichosis: A rare condition characterized by a reduced amount of hair

Hypotrichosis, also known as hypotrichosis, is a rare medical condition in which there is a significant reduction in the amount of hair on a person's body compared to normal. This is a hereditary disease that can manifest itself throughout life and have varying degrees of severity.

Although hypotrichosis can affect any area of ​​the body, the most noticeable manifestation is a lack of hair on the scalp. People with hypotrichosis may have sparse, thin, weak, and brittle hair. In some cases, hair may be completely absent, leaving a smooth area on the skin.

Hypotrichosis can have various causes. One of the most common is genetic inheritance. Some forms of hypotrichosis are inherited from one or both parents, while other forms may occur due to new gene mutations.

Other causes of hypotrichosis may include thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other factors that affect hair growth. Some syndromes, such as Werner's syndrome and alopecia-intellectual retardation (Atrichia with Papular Lesions), may also be accompanied by hypotrichosis.

The diagnosis of hypotrichosis is based on a physical examination of the patient, medical history, and, in some cases, genetic tests. Although hypotrichosis is not life-threatening, it can have a significant impact on the psychological and social well-being of patients. Therefore, it is important to provide them with support and access to psychological help when necessary.

There is currently no specific treatment that can completely restore normal hair growth in people with hypotrichosis. However, some methods, such as hair prosthetics, wigs, drug therapy and surgery, can help improve the appearance and well-being of patients.

Hypotrichosis is a complex condition that requires close medical monitoring and support. Further research in this area will help to more fully understand the causes and mechanisms of development of this condition, as well as develop more effective methods of treating and supporting patients with hypotrichosis.

Hypotrichosis is a general name for diseases in which the patient has a lack or complete absence of hair on the scalp. In medical practice, the concept of alopecia is common, which also means the absence or loss of hair on the body or skin. The hypotrophic form of the disease in most cases is localized precisely

Hypotrichosis (Latin hypo - under, below, and tricho - hair; from ancient Greek περιθρίξ [perithríx] - bristles) is called various rare hair diseases, mainly benign abnormalities in the number of hair follicles on the head, neck, lateral surfaces of the chest cells in the form of complete or partial disappearance and damage in the hair. An abnormality in the structure of the hair and its color, hair loss due to disease or damage to the hair roots as a result of follicular acne, pustules, eczema and other skin diseases are also possible. In a narrow sense, hypotrichosis is understood as a complete absence of vegetation, in a broad sense - a decrease in hair density with increased fragility of the trunks, thinning and curling of the hair.

Hypotrichosis occurs in various forms. For example, only skin manifestations. These can be either small or large smooth areas of skin without