Unveiling the Potential of Dermoscopy in Diagnosing Netherton Syndrome

    October 2025 in “ Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology ”
    Pallavi Rupkumar Rokade, Bhagyashree B. Supekar, Jayesh Mukhi
    Studysummary In this case report, a 6-year-old boy with Netherton syndrome was diagnosed using trichoscopy, which revealed characteristic hair shaft abnormalities such as bamboo, golf tee, and matchstick hairs.
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    1. Management of Congenital Ichthyoses: European Guidelines of Care, Part Two British Journal of Dermatology · 2018
    2. Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic Tool in Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton Syndrome Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2015
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