Fractal Pattern in the Premature Graying of Hair: A Case Report.

Brandy Phan, Amna M Ali, Troy A Black, Alisha Kashyap, Maryam Niazi, Rashid M Rashid

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Brandy PhanDermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, USA.

Amna M AliDermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, USA.

Troy A BlackDermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, USA.

Alisha KashyapDermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, USA.

Maryam NiaziDermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, USA.

Rashid M RashidDermatology, Mosaic Dermatology, Houston, USA.

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Abstract

Premature graying of hair (PGH) is a multifactorial condition defined by the graying of hair before the age of 20 in Caucasians and before the age of 30 in African Americans. Although the etiology remains unknown, it has been associated with genetic predisposition, oxidative stress, nutritional deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases. Current treatment options are limited but can include anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins, and hair colorants for symptom control. In this report, we present a case of premature graying in a 32-year-old male, onset at age 15, exhibiting a distinctive fractal pattern. This case represents a unique instance of PGH characterized by an unusual pattern, necessitating further investigation into potential etiological factors and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

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canitiesgray hairpremature agingpremature graying of hairwhite hair

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PMID38854262

DOI10.7759/cureus.59994

PMCPMC11162273

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