A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
May 2023 in “International journal of science and research” 2% minoxidil solution improved hair density and quality in children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The girl's hair condition improved on its own in 24 months.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A Saudi girl was diagnosed with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, a rare condition causing easy hair loss without scarring.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
Loose anagen syndrome causes easy hair shedding in children, often resolving on its own.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata has different forms and can significantly affect quality of life, especially in more severe cases.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes” Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp problems in children but needs more research for certain conditions.
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin K6irs is a marker for the inner root sheath of hair follicles in mice and humans.
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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June 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Short anagen syndrome causes short hair that may grow longer after puberty.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
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April 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” Children's hair loss differs from adults, with alopecia areata being most common.
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.
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December 2004 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Some family members had a condition with both loose hair and unique eye changes, possibly indicating a new type of ectodermal dysplasia.
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May 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The study found that Short Anagen Syndrome results in short hair growth not due to hair fragility, and hair may grow longer after puberty.
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October 2016 in “The Indian Journal of Medical Research” The book is a valuable guide for managing hair disorders, despite some missing details.
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January 2013 in “Pediatric Annals” The girl's thin hair was due to loose anagen syndrome, not other hair loss types.