Loose Anagen Syndrome - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

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Kim Hiatt, MD

Diagnosis

loose anagen syndrome

Body Site

scalp

Age

5 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

A 5 year old girl had sparse fine hair that didn’t grow according to her mother. The hair was easily extracted and examination of the hairs showed unusual anagen hairs with misshapen bulbs, absent root sheaths, and rufled cuticles. These findings are typical of loose anagen syndrome that occurs most commonly in preschool blond hair girls. Cases have also been reported in brunettes and boys.

Description

misshapen hair bulb, absent root sheath, and ruffled cuticle giving a baggy stocking sign

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7/9/2002 22:17:41

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