Woolly‐Hair Nevus: A Case Report and Study by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Harry M. Goldin, Darryl M. Bronson, David F. Fretzin

Pediatric Dermatology · 1984 · 26 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Woolly-hair is a congenital defect that produces a localized patch of lightly colored, curly scalp hair. Scanning electron microscopy of the abnormal hairs demonstrates twisting of the hair shaft and abnormal cuticle formation.

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