Supplementary Material For: A Silvery Hair Revolution: Case Report Of Marie Antoinette Syndrome In A Child

January 2025 in “ Figshare ”

karger, figshare admin, M., Golubov-Mandujano, M.A., Yamazaki-Nakashimada, N.X., Ugalde-Trejo, S.C., Scheffler-Mendoza, M., Sáez-de-Ocariz

Marie Antoinette syndrome diffuse alopecia areata achromotrichia canities subita congenital silvery hair syndromes

A 17-month-old girl experienced sudden hair whitening during hospitalization for septic shock, diagnosed as diffuse alopecia areata with achromotrichia. Despite normal hematologic and immunologic tests, her hair repigmented spontaneously within 3 months. This case emphasizes systemic stress as a potential trigger for pediatric canities subita and the need to differentiate it from congenital silvery hair syndromes due to differing prognoses and treatments.

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