Short Anagen Syndrome in an Indian Woman and Its Impact on Quality of Life

In 2012, a case report described the first Indian woman diagnosed with Short Anagen Syndrome (SAS), a condition characterized by a short anagen phase of hair growth, resulting in abnormally short hair. The 30-year-old patient had hair that never grew longer than the nape of her neck since birth and had been using a wig for the past 18 years. Clinical examination, trichogram, and histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis, showing a decreased anagen to telogen ratio and a hair growth rate of only 0.3 mm/day. The condition significantly affected her quality of life, particularly in leisure and personal relationships, as indicated by a score of 6 on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), with a notable score of 3 out of 6 in the aforementioned categories. This case highlighted the need for further research to establish diagnostic criteria and treatment for SAS, which has a severe impact on patients' quality of life.