Hypertrichosis simplex of the scalp is a cutaneous condition caused by defects in the
corneodesmosin
Corneodesmosin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''CDSN'' gene.
This gene encodes a protein found in corneodesmosomes, which localize to the human epidermis and other cornified squamous epithelia. During maturation of the cornified lay ...
protein.
See also
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Hairy elbow syndrome
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List of cutaneous conditions
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References
Conditions of the skin appendages
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