Trichoscopy of Twisted Hairs in a Patient with Unilateral Ecchymoses: A Case of Modern-Day Scurvy

    June 2026 in “ JAAD Case Reports ”
    Camilla Cascardo, Severine Cao
    Studysummary Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, can occur in people with restrictive diets and can be diagnosed by twisted hair shafts.
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