Just saw this and thought I’d pass it on to you. Uncombable Hair Syndrome… it sounds weird! Ever see anyone with this?
Yes, this is a known syndrome (actually called Pili trianguli et canaliculi) first discovered in the 1970’s that is caused by hair that has an abnormal protein in the hair shaft. It is genetic and relatively rare. The site you mentioned is a good reference, and you can find a little more at Wikipedia. I haven’t seen this in any of my patients, and I’ve read that spontaneous improvement can occur in later childhood.
The photo is for humor purposes only. This condition is not associated with cats.