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    GlossaryShort Anagen Syndrome

    hair growth phase is unusually short, preventing long hair

    Short Anagen Syndrome (SAS) is a condition where the hair growth phase (anagen phase) is unusually short, leading to hair that doesn't grow long and often appears thin or sparse. This results in hair that frequently sheds and doesn't reach its full length potential, making it difficult for individuals to grow long hair.

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      28 citations , June 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology”
      Short anagen syndrome causes short hair that may grow longer after puberty.
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      11 citations , January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      Short Anagen Syndrome causes persistently short hair and increased shedding, usually improving after puberty.
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      January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications”
      The document concluded that certain clinical signs and hair growth tests help diagnose Short Anagen Syndrome.

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