Segmented heterochromia in scalp hair

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Dec;49(6):1148-50. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(03)00471-7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / complications*
  • Child
  • Hair Color*
  • Hair Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male