title: The embryology and development of human scalp hair.
abstract: In summary, without a basic knowledge of embryology and development of human hair many abnormalities that occur in early postnatal life cannot be classified. Classification of abnormalities is necessary if specific genetic or biochemical causes are to be looked for and prognosis and genetic counseling accurately assessed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Oxford Hospitals, England.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Dawber
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000196:embryology* / Q000254:growth & development; D006200:Hair Color; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male