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Glossary Corkscrew Hairs

twisted, spiral-shaped hairs indicating possible nutritional deficiencies

Corkscrew hairs are twisted, spiral-shaped hairs that can be a sign of certain nutritional deficiencies, such as scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) or Menkes disease (a disorder affecting copper levels). These abnormal hair structures are often fragile and can break easily, providing a visual clue for healthcare professionals to investigate underlying health issues.

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research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children

108 citations , March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

research An ultrastructural study on corkscrew hairs and cigarette‐ash‐shaped hairs observed by dermoscopy of tinea capitis

15 citations , August 2015 in “Scanning”

This study suggests that corkscrew hairs in tinea capitis result from internal hair damage by Trichophyton violaceum and external resistance from scalp scales.

research Perifollicular haemorrhage with corkscrew hair due to scurvy

9 citations , October 2015 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal”

This case study illustrates the classic dermatological signs of scurvy in a man with unusual dietary habits, showcasing the importance of recognizing and treating vitamin C deficiency in marginalized populations.

Corkscrew Hairs in a 22-Year-Old Woman with Mild Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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3 citations , April 2015 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”

This case report describes a 22-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed scurvy due to low serum ascorbic acid, despite a diet of white meat and processed foods.

research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs

1 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.

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The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841, despite initial shedding. They also transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride and addressed scalp issues with a folliculitis shampoo.

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