Hair Shaft Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Rare Case Report of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa

    August 2024 in “ Cureus ”
    S Anannya, R G Sharada, C R V Narasimhalu … Guntamukkala Geeta Sai
    Studysummary In this case report, researchers documented a 19-year-old male professional athlete with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, noting environmental factors like chlorine exposure during swimming may have contributed to his condition, which improved after advice on hair care changes.
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