Anagen Effluvium in Association With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

    June 2017 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”
    Brian Cotter, Kyle Cheng, A. Yasmine Kirkorian
    Studysummary This case report describes a 2-year-old boy in critical condition who developed anagen effluvium, possibly due to hypotension and hypoxia triggering hair follicle apoptosis.
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    2. Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2013
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