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Whisker Hair

Whisker Hair This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract To the Editor.— "Whisker hair" is the name that barbers have given to the short, dark, curly hair that grows anterior to, over, and behind the ears in young men. This hair begins to appear in young men at approximately 18 to 25 years of age. It only occurs in individuals who are, or will be, quite bald. It undoubtedly received the name "whisker hair" because of its resemblance and proximity to the beard. In severe cases it appears to be a continuation of the beard over and around the ears (Fig 1 and 2). A search of the dermatology literature shows no reference to this type of hair.Whisker hair is important to dermatologists for two reasons. First, because it is cosmetically unattractive, reaches a length of only 2 to 3 cm, and styles poorly, patients may visit the dermatologist concerning it. Second, it is of special importance to http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1979 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-987X
eISSN
1538-3652
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1979.04010080002004
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Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract To the Editor.— "Whisker hair" is the name that barbers have given to the short, dark, curly hair that grows anterior to, over, and behind the ears in young men. This hair begins to appear in young men at approximately 18 to 25 years of age. It only occurs in individuals who are, or will be, quite bald. It undoubtedly received the name "whisker hair" because of its resemblance and proximity to the beard. In severe cases it appears to be a continuation of the beard over and around the ears (Fig 1 and 2). A search of the dermatology literature shows no reference to this type of hair.Whisker hair is important to dermatologists for two reasons. First, because it is cosmetically unattractive, reaches a length of only 2 to 3 cm, and styles poorly, patients may visit the dermatologist concerning it. Second, it is of special importance to

Journal

Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1979

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