Details of Disease

General Information of Disease (ID: DISJVGFD)

Disease Name Loose anagen syndrome
Synonyms loose anagen hair syndrome
Definition
Loose anagen syndrome is a rare benign hair disorder affecting predominantly blond females in childhood and characterized by the presence of hair that can be easily and painlessly pulled out. Most of the hair is in the anagen phase and lacks an external epithelial sheath. Hair grows back quickly and the condition improves spontaneously with aging. Loose anagen hair can be associated with other anomalies, such as coloboma.
Disease Hierarchy
DISQCXZX: Disorder of development or morphogenesis
DIS37HU4: Alopecia
DISJVGFD: Loose anagen syndrome
Disease Identifiers
MONDO ID
MONDO_0010908
MESH ID
D058247
UMLS CUI
C0406468
OMIM ID
600628
MedGen ID
98351
Orphanet ID
168
SNOMED CT ID
238735005

Molecular Interaction Atlas (MIA) of This Disease

Molecular Interaction Atlas (MIA)
This Disease Is Related to 1 DOT Molecule(s)
Gene Name DOT ID Evidence Level Mode of Inheritance REF
KRT75 OT28B9E6 Limited Genetic Variation [1]
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References

1 Is the loose anagen hair syndrome a keratin disorder? A clinical and molecular study.Arch Dermatol. 2002 Apr;138(4):501-6. doi: 10.1001/archderm.138.4.501.