Uncovering the genetic contributions to the loose anagen hair phenotype
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Hair serves as a critical element of individual identity, playing a significant role in cultural, social, and sexual communication. Conditions affecting hair appearance, including hair loss, can profoundly impact self-esteem and psychological well-being. Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a rare, non-scarring form of childhood alopecia characterized by weakly anchored anagen-phase hairs that are easily and painlessly plucked. Affected individuals present with symptoms such as increased hair shedding, sparse hair, and infrequent haircuts. Despite reports suggesting that loose anagen hair syndrome incidence is two per million, underreporting may contribute to this underestimate. While some cases improve with puberty, this improvement may be influenced by changes in personal grooming rather than biological development. Currently, effective treatment is not consistently successful.
DOI: 10.25820/etd.007913
Author: Melo, Marcelo Miranda
Language: English
Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6965117014
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