Acquired kinky hair syndrome

Definition

A rare hair disorder characterized by the appearance of lustreless, curly, frizzy, and coarse hair generally during adolescence predominantly in the frontal, temporal, and vertex regions of the scalp. Eyelashes, as well as growth and pigmentation of the hair, may also be affected.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

37559

OMIM code

ICD10 code

L67.8

ICD11 code

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