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Focal Scalp Hair Heterochromia in an Infant
1Department of Dermatology, Saham Hospital, Saham, Oman.
Insights
Hair heterochromia, a condition of differing hair colors, can stem from various causes. This case study highlights a healthy infant with focal scalp hair heterochromia, showing no underlying medical issues.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Hair heterochromia is characterized by distinct hair colors in an individual.
- Potential causes include iron deficiency anemia, genetic mutations, and mosaicism.
Observation:
- A six-month-old male infant presented with focal scalp hair heterochromia.
- No underlying abnormalities were detected during examination.
Findings:
- The infant exhibited localized hair color differences on the scalp.
- This condition persisted and was noticeable at a one-year follow-up appointment.
Implications:
- This case suggests focal hair heterochromia can occur idiopathically in infants.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms behind isolated hair heterochromia.
Abstract:
Hair heterochromia involves the presence of two different non-artificially induced colours of hair in the same individual which can be due to either iron deficiency anaemia, genetic mutations or mosaicism. We report a six-month old male infant who presented to the Department of Dermatology, Saham Hospital, Saham, Oman, in 2013 with focal scalp hair heterochromia without any detectable underlying abnormalities. The area of heterochromia was still noticeable at a one-year follow-up.