The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
rare disorder causing gastrointestinal polyps, alopecia, and nail changes
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS) is a rare, non-inherited disorder characterized by gastrointestinal polyps, diarrhea, weight loss, and distinctive changes in the skin, hair, and nails, including alopecia (hair loss). The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve an abnormal immune response.