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A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. This disorder mainly affects males. Those at risk of inheriting Aarskog-Scott Syndrome are male children of:
  • Parents with the disorder
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Aarskog-Scott Syndrome is an inherited disorder. It is caused by a gene mutation that is passed from mothers to male children....
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Aarskog-Scott Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder. This syndrome causes changes in the size and shape of certain bones and cartilage in the body. The face, fingers, and toes are most often affected....
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The main symptoms of Aarskog-Scott syndrome are:
  • Disproportionately short stature
  • Abnormalities of the head and face, including:
  • Rounded face
  • Wide-set eyes
  • Slightly slanted eyes
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The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. The diagnosis of Aarskog-Scott syndrome is usually based on facial characteristics. The diagnosis can be confirmed by x-rays of the face and skull....
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There is no known cure for Aarskog-Scott Syndrome. Treatment is limited to surgical procedures to treat conditions caused by the disorder and supportive treatment. Orthodontic treatment is often needed as well.

Treatment may include:...
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There is no known way to prevent Aarskog-Scott syndrome. If you have Aarskog-Scott syndrome or have a family history of the disorder, you can talk with a genetic counselor when deciding to have children....
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Alopecia refers to hair loss in areas of skin that normally have hair. There are two forms of alopecia:

Scarring – loss of hair follicles. This causes permanent hair loss. Cutaneous lupus erythematous and fungal kerions are th...
Many things can cause Alopecia, including:
  • Stress that prompts growing hairs to rest and shed
  • Illness or surgery
  • Prolonged fever
  • Childbirth
  • Emotional/psychological
  • Crash diet...
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
  • Family members who have baldness or hair loss
  • Advancing age (for male-pattern baldness only)
  • Pregnancy
  • Stress
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Alopecia symptoms depend on the type of hair loss. Some of the more common symptoms include:

Male-pattern baldness:
  • Hair recedes
  • Hair falls out at the top of the head
  • Affects men and women
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. The doctor will examine the area(s) of hair loss, noting the pattern of hair loss and condition of the scalp.

This physical exam may include:
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Alopecia treatment depends on the cause of the condition. Treatments include:

Medications

  • Drugs to correct a hormone imbalance or deficiency
  • Switching to a different medication if a drug you are taki...
There are no prevention guidelines for the most common type of hair loss, male-pattern baldness. However, the following tips may help you avoid other types of hair loss:
  • Do not pull your hair tightly into a ponytail, cornrows, or curlers....
Baldness (alopecia) that occurs suddenly in a specific area is referred to as alopecia areata. It can strike both men and women at any age, but usually starts during childhood. Unlike male-pattern or female-pattern baldness, which cause hair to thin...
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