Exclamation mark hairs in Alopecia Areata are located at the periphary
Exclamation mark hairs in Alopecia Areata are located at the periphary
"Exclamation mark" hairs are 3-4 mm hair usually seen at the edges of a bald patch in individuals with alopecia areata.
Exclamation mark hairs signify the patient's disease is active and further hair loss is likely to occur without additional treatment.
This article was written by Dr. Jeff Donovan, a Canadian and US board certified dermatologist specializing exclusively in hair loss.