Alopecia Signs And Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sign of Alopecia #4: Cadaver Hairs
Cadaver hairs (also known as comedo-like black dots) pertain to hairs that break before they grow from the surface of the scalp. Micro-analysis of the scalp can reveal cadaverized hairs that appear as black dots on the scalp. These cadaver hairs indicate the presence of disease and can be found in about 50% of people who develop alopecia areata.
Unlike normal hairs, cadaver hairs do not live long enough to reach the surface of the scalp. They can also be described as broken hairs that appear just below or just above the scalp.
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