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Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair: A Narrative Review of the Androgen-Dependent Phenotype.

International journal of dermatology - 1 May 2026

Corona-Rodarte Eduardo, Barrera-Ochoa Carlos, Martínez-Saharopulos Fernanda, Olivas-Altamirano Marla, Vargas-Vega Vanessa, Tosti Antonella, Asz-Sigall Daniel

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Acquired progressive kinking of the hair (APKH) is an underrecognized hair disorder characterized by a gradual change in hair texture, often manifesting as increased curliness, frizziness, and darkening of the shafts. While various systemic triggers and congenital conditions can induce similar phenotypes, a subset of cases-particularly those involving the frontal and temporal scalp in young males-appears to be...

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PMID: 41531367
DOI: 10.1111/ijd.70281

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