Hair carcassedL63.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Carcassed hair; Carcass hairs; Cheveux cadaverisées; Cheveux cadáverises

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

For alopecia areata typical degeneration of the hair matrix with formation of blackish, comedo-like follicular occlusions (important diagnostic sign for the differentiation of other alopecia).

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Degeneration products from remnants of the hair matrix, pigment clods, inner root sheaths, hair remains.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

According to the alopecia areata.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Rather unfavourable sign, as indication of progression of the alopecia. See also exclamation mark hairs (pelade hairs).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer