A Silvery Hair Revolution: Case Report of Marie Antoinette Syndrome in a Child

    December 2025 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders
    Melissa Golubov-Mandujano, Marco Antonio Yamazaki-Nakashimada, Nora Ximena Ugalde-Trejo, Selma Cecilia Scheffler-Mendoza, Marimar Sáez-de-Ocariz
    TLDR Stress may cause sudden hair whitening in children.
    This case report discusses a rare instance of Marie Antoinette Syndrome in a child, marking one of the youngest reported cases. It emphasizes systemic stress as a potential trigger for pediatric canities subita, which is associated with diffuse alopecia areata. The report highlights the importance of differentiating this condition from congenital silvery hair syndromes, as they have significantly different prognostic and therapeutic implications.
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