Heterochromia of the scalp hair: A result of pigmentary mosaicism? - 02/09/11
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Five patients who presented stable bands of hair of a different color with respect to the surrounding hair are reported. In 4 patients this was an isolated finding. One patient also had diffuse linear skin hypopigmentation and other abnormalities. We hypothesize that these 5 cases represent a distinct type of hair heterochromia, possibly because of somatic mosaicism for genes affecting pigmentation. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:136-9.)
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J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:136-9 |
Vol 45 - N° 1
P. 136-139 - juillet 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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