Short Anagen Syndrome in an Indian Woman with its Impact on Quality-of-Life

Abstract

Short anagen syndrome (SAS) is a recently described entity characterized by idiopathic shortening of anagen phase. The condition is poorly described in Indian population. We describe the 1st Indian case with clinico-pathological features of a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with SAS. Case was diagnosed on the basis of clinical examination, trichogram, microscopic examination of the hair shaft, histopathologic examination of scalp, and measurement of hair growth rate.

Short anagen syndrome: Case series and literature review

“…The disease is considered to be a sporadic congenital disease, although familial cases have been observed . Most patients are Caucasian girls with light hair, although cases have been reported in African‐American, Asian, Indian, and Hispanic patients. In 2011, Jung and colleagues described the only reported case of SAS in a male patient who did not present until adulthood; he reportedly had not cut his hair since birth .…”

Short anagen syndrome: A case series and algorithm for diagnosis

“…This condition mostly affects Caucasian patients. Only 4 Asian, 1 Hispanic, and 2 African SAS patients have been reported in the literature 4‐6 . A recent review of pediatric SAS highlights its prevalence in females and the rarity of any underlying pathological findings.…”

“…Only 4 Asian, 1 Hispanic, and 2 African SAS patients have been reported in the literature. [4][5][6] A recent review of pediatric SAS highlights its prevalence in females and the rarity of any underlying pathological findings. Only 2 cases have presented in association with other medical conditions, one with linear scleroderma and another with an occluded lacrimal duct and multiple micronychia.…”