Childhood malnutrition is associated with a reduction in the total melanin content of scalp hair.

McKenzie, Colin A

Childhood malnutrition is associated with a reduction in the total melanin content of scalp hair. [electronic resource] - The British journal of nutrition Jul 2007 - 159-64 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0007-1145

10.1017/S0007114507694458 doi


Acute Disease
Female
Hair--chemistry
Hair Color
Hair Follicle--chemistry
Humans
Infant
Infant Nutrition Disorders--metabolism
Kwashiorkor--metabolism
Male
Melanins--analysis
Protein-Energy Malnutrition--metabolism
Scalp