Pili Trianguli Et Canaliculi Is a Defect of Inner Root Sheath Keratinization

May 2005 in “ The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology ”

Iftikhar Ahmed, Antonio Subtil, Douglas A Thomas

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Studysummary This study observed unique ultrastructural changes in a 4-year-old girl with pili trianguli et canaliculi that may affect hair shaft surface characteristics due to inner root sheath alterations.

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