A Stain for Plucked Anagen Hairs

    Howard P. Baden, Joseph Kubilus, Lynn A. Baden
    Studysummary This study found that a histochemical stain using 4-dimethyl-aminocinnamaldehyde effectively distinguishes between plucked anagen and telogen hairs by causing the root ends of anagen hairs to develop a red color.
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    1. Alopecia in Crash Dieters JAMA · 1976