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trichorrhexis nodosa

fracture of the hair shaft Epidemiology: - common in black persons who straighten their hair Clinical manifestations: - hair with a broom-like pigmented ends - patches of dense short hairs - normal density of hair follicles Management: - healthy hair will regrow if offending action is stopped

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alopecia (hair loss, balding)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2018.