White forelock in Marfan's syndrome: an unusual association, with review of the literature

Cutis. 1991 Jul;48(1):82-4.

Abstract

The cutaneous expression of Marfan's syndrome is generally limited to striae distensae and a number of uncommon associations with other dermatologic disorders. To date, there have been no reported cases of hair or nail abnormalities accompanying this disorder. We describe a patient with Marfan's syndrome who presented with an acquired white forelock and we review the literature on the association of poliosis with various entities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hair Diseases / complications*
  • Hair Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Marfan Syndrome / pathology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / complications*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology