Ann Dermatol.  2013 Aug;25(3):396-397. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.396.

Woolly Hair Nevus Involving Entire Occipital and Temporal Scalp

• Hong H
• Lee WS

• KMID: 2265894
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.396

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Hair
Nevus
Scalp

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Well-defined patch of abnormal curly hair over the occipital and lower temporal area. (A) Right 90° side view. (B) Posterior view. (C) Wavy hair follicles with perifollicular infiltration of the inflammatory cells (H&E, ×40).

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  Fig. 2 Mean hair diameters were measured by phototrichogram. (A) Normal hairs on the vertex (0.086 mm). (B) Abnormal hairs on the occipital scalp (0.041 mm).

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