Hereditary hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp: a report of 2 additional families

Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex of the Scalp [HHSS] is a relatively rare form of hereditary alopecia. Herein, we report 2 additional families affected with this disorder

Progressive symmetric exfoliative ichthyosis

We report an 11-year-old girl with well defined ichthyosiform patches on extremities. There is a history of similar condition in her cousin. We believe that this case represent a new autosomal recessive disorder of cornification that may be better refer to it as "progressive symmetric exfoliative ichthyosis"