Alopecia Signs And Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sign of Alopecia #2: Exclamation Point Hairs
The alopecia disorder can also be characterized by hairs that are shaped like exclamation points. These are often found at the edges of bald spots and are typically short and small, usually around 3-4 millimeters in length. The hairs are compared to exclamation points because they are wider around the top and get thinner at the bottom.
It can also be observed that exclamation point hairs are of lighter color at the top and darker near the bottom. In late stages of alopecia, exclamation point hairs are accompanied by yellowish dots that appear on the hair follicles.
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