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Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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In the course of a single hair shaft, alternating abnormal white and darker zones due to intermittent protein deficiency. Characteristic phenomenon of Kwashiorkor.

Etiology
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The dyschromasia is probably caused by a lack of phenylamine in the diet.

Literature
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  1. Pearson CA (1974) Hair-Color changes in kwashiorkor. Lancet 2: 47-48

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