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Case Report
Atrichia congenita
YS Marfatia, Rajesh Sankar
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Y S Marfatia
Correspondence Address:
Y S Marfatia
| How to cite this article: Marfatia Y S, Sankar R. Atrichia congenita. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1991;57:299-300 |
Copyright: (C)1991 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Three sisters aged 10, 13 and 14, presented with absence of scalp and facial hair. The youngest sister had scalp hair at birth, but had hair fall later, while the other two did not have hair at birth. Three other siblings had normal long hair, and there was no family history of any similar condition. Examination showed complete absence of scalp, axillary and pubic hair in all the three sisters.
Keywords: Atrichia congenita
