Ann Dermatol.  2003 Jun;15(2):89-91. 10.5021/ad.2003.15.2.89.

A Case of Hair Structure Abnormality Associated with Iron Deficiency Anaemia

• Kim HJ
• Sim WY
• Lee WS

• KMID: 2158691
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2003.15.2.89

Abstract

Iron deficiency has been discussed as an etiologic factor in diffuse alopecia. Although the mechanism of alopecia related to iron deficiency remains unknown, the diagnosis is confirmed if hair loss ceases with iron administration. However, hair structure abnormalities due to iron deficiency are less known. We report a case of hair structure abnormality associated with iron deficiency anaemia. The hair structure abnormality was a fusiform and expanded node of the hair shaft. The hair loss ceased and the abnormality was corrected with iron administration.

Keyword

Iron deficiency anaemia; Hair structure abnormality; Hair loss

MeSH Terms

Alopecia
Diagnosis
Hair*
Iron*
Iron