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)
| Drug | Form | Status | Countries | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| minoxidil | topical solution 2%/5%, topical foam 5% | FDA Approved | 9 | 5d |
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
C537160Orphanet Code
ORPHA:55654hypotrichosis simplex
| MeSH | C537160 |
| Orphanet | ORPHA:55654 |
| Treatments | 1 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 6 signs |
| Status | published |
Treatment Summary
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO