Hair dystrophic L67.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Dystrophic hair

Definition
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Anagen hairs with thinned hair shaft and tapered as well as frayed end, which break off and no longer grow. Dystrophic hairs are found more frequently in toxic effluvium and alopecia areata.

Therapy
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S.u. Effluvium, toxic; see below Alopecia areata.

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Incoming links (3)

Hair dysplastic; Thalassemia; Trichogram;

Outgoing links (4)

Alopecia areata (overview); Anagen hair; Effluvium, toxic; Hair shaft;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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