Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome

Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome: Introduction

Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome: A rare condition characterized by brittle hair, mental and growth retardation as well as various other abnormalities. The hair is brittle because due to the reduced amount of sulfur in it and the formation of weak spots (nodes) along it which results in it breaking off easily. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome

• Mental retardation
• Retarded growth
• Psychomotor retardation
• Brain anomalies
• Small head
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome
• Hidden causes of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome

Causes of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome

• The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
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More information about causes of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome:

• Underlying causes of Trichorrhexis nodosa syndrome

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