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Loss of normal anagen hair in pemphigus vulgaris.
Clinical and experimental dermatology - 1 Jul 2015
Daneshpazhooh M, Mahmoudi H R, Rezakhani S, Valikhani M, Naraghi Z S, Mohammadi Y, Habibi A, Chams-Davatchi C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a known cause of loss of 'normal' anagen hair; that is, shedding of intact anagen hairs covered by root sheaths. However, studies on this subject are limited. AIM: To investigate anagen hair shedding in patients with PV, and ascertain its association with disease severity. METHODS: In total, 96 consecutive patients with PV (new patients or patients in relapse) who were...
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