Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a hereditary syndrome which affects the ectodermal layer of the skin. This syndrome mostly impairs the appendages which are derived from the ectoderm including sweat glands, hair, and teeth.The severity of hair impairments in ED patients can vary, i.e. the hair may get curly, dry, fragile, and thin.
ED may also affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic and axillary hairs. Total alopecia, dysplastic hair or premature hair-loss may also be caused. Additionally, the terminal hairs on the limbs and trunk can be absent.Changes in the appearance of patients might thus impair their quality of life and social lives. Such patients can develop psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety due to their appearance. Management strategies for patients with hair impairment are wigs and topical hair formulas to treat sparse and dry hair. A medical formula which has been shown to be beneficial for hair-loss in ED patients is the combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin.To the best of our knowledge, follicular unit transplantation (FUT) has not yet been used for eyebrow transplantation in ED patients. The aim of this case report was to describe a novel treatment method for eyebrow hair-loss.
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A novel treatment strategy for eyebrow transplantation in an ectodermal dysplasia patient
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