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Joseph Olivere, MD

Diagnosis

pili torti

Body Site

scalp

Age

6 years

Pigmentation

light

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Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

This healthy 6-year-old boy has had sparse scalp hair since birth. Pili torti was noted on microscopic examination of the hair. His growth and development were normal, and the family history was negative for hair problems.

Description

twisted hair shafts

Categories

hair disorders genodermatosis/genetic disorder

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5/13/2004 8:23:29

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