%0 Journal Article
%T Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review of 37 Cases.
%A Swink SM
%A Castelo-Soccio L
%J Pediatr Dermatol
%V 33
%N 5
%D Sep 2016
%M 27436070
%F 1.997
%R 10.1111/pde.12912
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>Loose anagen syndrome (LAS) is a disorder of abnormal anchorage of the hair to the scalp. Its symptoms include an inability to grow hair long and hair that is easily pulled out.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with LAS over the last 10 years at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and found 37 cases.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>LAS was more common in females and was found in all hair colors and skin types.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Diagnosis of LAS should be made based on history, microscopic findings, and hair bulb and shaft features.