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    Glossary Hair Shaft Abnormalities

    structural defects in visible hair causing fragility or unusual appearance

    Hair Shaft Abnormalities refer to structural defects in the hair shaft, the visible part of the hair that extends above the scalp. These abnormalities can result in hair that is fragile, prone to breakage, or has an unusual appearance, such as twisting, kinking, or splitting. Causes can range from genetic conditions to environmental damage or nutritional deficiencies.

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    1. Structural abnormalities of the hair shaft Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987 · 126 citations
    2. Structural and Molecular Hair Abnormalities in Trichothiodystrophy 2006 · 71 citations
    3. Hair shaft abnormalities after chemotherapy and tamoxifen therapy in patients with breast cancer evaluated by optical coherence tomography British Journal of Dermatology · 2012 · 16 citations
    4. Hair Shaft Abnormalities – Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment Dermatology · 2005 · 44 citations
    5. Optimal Management of Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Children American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2003 · 49 citations
    6. Disorders of hair Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1988 · 6 citations
    7. Clinical relevance of hair microscopy in alopecia Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2002 · 15 citations
    8. [Monilethrix--rare syndrome of structural hair abnormalities]. PubMed · 1999 · 4 citations
    9. Novel compound heterozygous mutations in the<i>desmoplakin</i>gene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2014 · 5 citations
    10. Regenerative Potential of Adipose Tissue–Derived Exosomes in Treating Hair Shaft Abnormalities: A Case Report Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine · 2025
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    1. Sometimes, the problem is the hair structure… Reddit · 14 Sept 2024
    2. Fully functional hair follicle regeneration through the rearrangement of stem cells and their niches Reddit · 10 Oct 2014
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