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Pediatrics Hemolytic Anemias 6440100c

Hair on end appearance is seen in-

A
Dermoid cyst
B
Thalassemia
C
Kwashiorkar
D
Tinea capitis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Thallasemia o Marked vertical striations in a patient with thalassemia give the appearance of hair standing on end so called hair on end sign usually seen in Thalassemia majorKwashiorkoro Triad ofPsychomotor changeEdema (PEG)Growth retardantHair changes - Changes include dyspigmentation, loss of characteristic curls and sparseness over taple.Flag sign - Alternate band of hypopigmented and normally pigmented hair pattern.

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