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Benjamin Chong

Diagnosis

loose anagen syndrome alopecia

Body Site

scalp

Age

3 years

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This 2.5-year-old toddler was evaluated for sparse fine hair. Tugging of the hair resulted in easily epilated hairs, and light microscopy demonstrated deformed hair bulbs and tufted cuticles typical of loose anagen syndrome.

Description

ruffled cuticles and deformed hair bulbs

Categories

hair disorders demonstration

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9/2/2003 8:17:48

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PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

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