title: Acquired kinking of the hair: a methodologic approach.
abstract: A case of acquired, nonprogressive kinking of the hair, a rare abnormality, is studied by means of optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. In addition, a standard of measure is proposed for estimation of the number of cuticular cells per diameter. The criteria for confirmation of the diagnosis of this case are also described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning