Describing Hair and Related Abnormalities

January 2012 in “ Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association ”

Christina P. Linton

alopecia anagen catagen telogen cicatricial alopecia effluvium trichotillomania canities hirsutism hypertrichosis miniaturization androgenic alopecia terminal hair vellus hair lanugo hair piloerection poliosis hair loss growth phase regression phase quiescence period irreversible hair loss increased hair shedding hair pulling graying of hair excessive hair growth excessive body hair hair thinning male pattern baldness thick hair fine hair fetal hair goosebumps white hair patches

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