Anagen effluvium

Anagen effluvium
SpecialtyDermatology

Anagen effluvium is the pathologic loss of anagen or growth-phase hairs. Classically, it is caused by radiation therapy to the head and systemic chemotherapy, especially with alkylating agents.[1][2]: 753–4 

  • Anagen effluvium
    Anagen effluvium
  • Anagen effluvium- regrowth after chemotherapy
    Anagen effluvium- regrowth after chemotherapy
  • Anagen effluvium- regrowth after chemotherapy
    Anagen effluvium- regrowth after chemotherapy

See also

References

  1. ↑ Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). Page 640. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
  2. ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

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