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    GlossaryTrichorrhexis Invaginata (Bamboo Hair)

    hair shaft abnormality resembling bamboo segments, linked to Netherton Syndrome

    Trichorrhexis Invaginata, also known as "bamboo hair," is a hair shaft abnormality where the hair appears to have nodes or bulges, resembling the segments of bamboo. This condition is often associated with Netherton Syndrome, a genetic disorder that also includes symptoms like ichthyosis (scaly skin) and a predisposition to allergies.

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      November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Hair shaft disorders cause fragile, brittle, and abnormal-looking hair.
      Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy

      research Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy

      86 citations, October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

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