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Pediatrics General a1d7e100

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 Marked veical striations in a patient with thalassemia give the appearance of hair standing on end so called hair on end sign usually seen in Thalassemia major Kwashiorkor Triad of :- Psychomotor change Edema ( PEG) Growth retardant Hair 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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