Treatment of Short Anagen Syndrome With Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil
September 2025
in “
Pediatric Dermatology
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TLDR Low-dose oral minoxidil may help children with short anagen syndrome grow longer hair.
The clinical letter discusses the treatment of Short Anagen Syndrome (SAS), a rare condition that prevents the growth of long scalp hair due to a shortened anagen phase, using low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM). The report highlights two pediatric patients who showed favorable responses to LDOM treatment, suggesting its potential effectiveness for managing SAS in children. The study did not receive specific funding.
