Please request a skin biopsyNEW by: Seymour M. Weaver, III, M.D.
The condition you describe suggests that changes are taking place inside your hair follicles in the area of the papillae which is the origin of the hair structure.
The next best step to take would be to have a skin biopsy done, so that this area can be examined microscopically to identify what type of abnormality is present.
I would be unable to give you any accurate information without biopsy results to review.
