"i hair": A prognostic marker in alopecia areata & trichotillomania

Trichoscopy as an investigative tool is revolutionizing the diagnosis of hair disorders. The use of a trichoscope has unveiled a plethora of signs which not only helps in decoding the underlying tricoscopic condition but also acts as prognostic markers. Herein, we present a new trichoscopic sign, &q...

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Main Authors: Subrata Malakar (Author), Purva Ranjit Mehta (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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