Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review of 37 Cases.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 33(5): 507-10, 2016 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-27436070
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:
Loose anagen syndrome (LAS) is a disorder of abnormal anchorage of the hair to the scalp. Its symptoms include an inability to grow hair long and hair that is easily pulled out.METHODS:
We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with LAS over the last 10 years at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and found 37 cases.RESULTS:
LAS was more common in females and was found in all hair colors and skin types.CONCLUSION:
Diagnosis of LAS should be made based on history, microscopic findings, and hair bulb and shaft features.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Color del Cabello
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Síndrome del Cabello Anágeno Suelto
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Cabello
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dermatol
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article