The genetics of hair shaft disorders.

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Many of the genes causing hair shaft defects have recently been elucidated. This continuing medical education article discusses the major types of hair shaft defects and associated syndromes and includes a review of histologic features, diagnostic modalities, and findings in the field of genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Although genetic hair shaft abnormalities are uncommon in general dermatology...

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