LOOSE ANAGEN SYNDROME

Course overview

LOOSE ANAGEN SYNDROME IS INHERITED IN AN AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT OR SPORADIC FASHION. CLINICALLY IT MANIFESTS AS DIFFUSE NON-SCARRING ALOPECIA IN CHILDREN. RECOGNITION OF THIS SELF-LIMITED CONDITION IS IMPORTANT AS IT SHOULD BE DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER INFECTIOUS, REACTIVE, OR INHERITED ALOPECIA. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR LOOSE ANAGEN SYNDROME AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN THE RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF THIS CONDITION.