A Note on Postinflammatory Hair Darkening

    June 1959 in “ Archives of dermatology ”
    William B. Bean
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    TLDR Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
    A 47-year-old professor experienced postinflammatory hair darkening after carbuncles on his scalp healed, with the affected hair turning darker and then reverting to its original color over a year. The document discusses potential mechanisms involving sulfhydryl groups and keratin production, emphasizing the need for further research on postinflammatory pigmentation changes.
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