TLDR Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
Trichorrhexis invaginata, also known as bamboo hair, was identified as a hair shaft abnormality where the hair shaft telescopes into itself, creating a "ball-in-cup" appearance under high magnification. This condition was pathognomonic of Netherton’s syndrome, a genetic disorder. The study highlighted the use of dermoscopy to diagnose this condition, noting the characteristic "golf tee-like" invagination when the hair shaft ruptures. The document emphasized the importance of recognizing these hair abnormalities for diagnosing Netherton’s syndrome.
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December 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trichoscopy can diagnose Netherton syndrome without pulling hairs.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair structure is key to diagnosing hair abnormalities and recommends gentle hair care for management.
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
