hypotrichosis simplex

MeSH: C537160ORPHA: 556541 Treatment Available

Overview

Hypotrichosis simplex (HS) or hereditary hypotrichosis simplex (HHS) is characterized by reduced pilosity over the scalp and body (with sparse, thin, and short hair) in the absence of other anomalies

Available Treatments (1)

DrugFormStatusCountriesLead Time
minoxidil
topical solution 2%/5%, topical foam 5%FDA Approved95d

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with hypotrichosis simplex, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Sparse eyelashesAlopeciaSparse scalp hairSparse body hairSparse eyebrowSparse hair

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C537160

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:55654
hypotrichosis simplex
MeSHC537160
OrphanetORPHA:55654
Treatments1 drug(s)
Symptoms on record6 signs
Statuspublished

Treatment Summary

Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO
hypotrichosis simplex | OrphanDrug