Segmented heterochromia in scalp hair.
Segmented heterochromia of scalp hair is characterized by the irregularly alternating segmentation of hair into dark and light bands and is known to be associated with iron deficiency anemia. The authors report the case of an 11-year-old boy with segmented heterochromia associated with iron deficiency anemia. After 11 months of iron replacement, the boy's segmented heterochromic hair recovered completely.
Yoon
Kyeong Han
KH
Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, 5 Wonshon-dong, Paldal-ku, Suwon 442-721, South Korea. khyoon@mail.com
Kim
Daehwan
D
Sohn
Seonghyang
S
Lee
Won Soo
WS
D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D006200:Hair Color; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male