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Glossary Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome

hair is easily and painlessly pulled out during growth phase

Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome (LAHS) is a condition where hair is easily and painlessly pulled out because it is not properly anchored in the hair follicle during the anagen (growth) phase. This typically results in diffuse hair thinning and shedding, primarily affecting children, but it can also occur in adults. The hair often appears thin, fine, and may not grow long.

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research Is the Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome a Keratin Disorder?

84 citations , April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that a keratin mutation may cause diffuse partial woolly hair associated with loose anagen hair syndrome in some families, but other genetic factors could play a role in different cases.

research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome

46 citations , October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that loose anagen hair syndrome is a common form of alopecia in young girls, typically presenting with thin, sparse hair and usually confirmed by a hair-pull test.

research Loose anagen hair syndrome

40 citations , January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and guidelines for managing loose anagen syndrome and differentiating it from non-scarring alopecias, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Abnormal inner root sheath of the hair follicle in the loose anagen hair syndrome: An ultrastructural study

31 citations , December 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reports that structural abnormalities in the inner root sheath of hair follicles may cause the hair shaft to be loosely attached in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.

research Trichoscopy findings in loose anagen hair syndrome: rectangular granular structures and solitary yellow dots

18 citations , March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports”

This study identified distinctive trichoscopic features that may aid in diagnosing loose anagen hair syndrome, such as rectangular black granular structures, solitary yellow dots, and a predominance of follicular units with single hairs.

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community Creatine and Hair Loss: Are the studies misleading?

74 upvotes 1 month ago

Some users believe creatine may cause hair loss, citing anecdotal evidence and criticizing study flaws. Others argue there's no proven link between creatine and hair loss, suggesting any shedding might be due to other factors or genetic predisposition.

community Hair loss research is a money grab

227 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

137 upvotes 10 months ago

Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

community Why isn't anyone using Way-316606? If it works then it grows a full head of hair back on most people

in Treatment 134 upvotes 1 year ago

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

in Chat 42 upvotes 1 year ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

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