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In the course of a single hair shaft, alternating abnormal white and darker zones due to intermittent protein deficiency. Characteristic phenomenon of Kwashiorkor.
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The dyschromasia is probably caused by a lack of phenylamine in the diet.
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- Pearson CA (1974) Hair-Color changes in kwashiorkor. Lancet 2: 47-48
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer