Indications
1. Alopecia
Preparation
1. Do not Shampoo hair 24 hours before test
Technique
1. Grasp small clump (60 hairs) in index, middle and thumb
2. Pull hairs gently but with firm pressure
Interpretation: Count hairs shed with maneuver
1. Normal shedding: 6 or fewer hairs shed
2. Active shedding: More than 6 hairs shed
References
1. Shapiro (2000) Can Fam Physician 46:1469-77

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