TLDR Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
This study presents a case of a 24-year-old female with short anagen syndrome (SAS) who experienced significant improvement in hair growth after treatment with low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM). The patient, who had persistent hair growth issues since childhood, was treated with LDOM starting at 1.25 mg and increased to 2.5 mg after one month. After seven months, the patient reported reduced hair shedding, increased hair length, and improved hair density, confirmed by Canfield’s HairMetrix measurements. Despite mild facial hypertrichosis, the patient continued the treatment. This case supports LDOM as a viable treatment for adult SAS and suggests potential shared therapeutic approaches with other hair loss conditions due to genetic overlaps.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose minoxidil helps hair grow longer and thicker in people with short anagen syndrome.
September 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some cases of short anagen hair syndrome are linked to specific genetic variations that are also connected to male pattern baldness.
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August 2021 in “Pediatric dermatology” Biotin, alone or with minoxidil, effectively treats short anagen syndrome.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children with short anagen syndrome usually see their hair condition improve as they get older.
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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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July 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair density in a young Asian girl with short anagen syndrome, but didn't improve hair length or thickness.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
