33 citations
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January 2007 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a 3.5-year-old girl with argininosuccinicaciduria, highlighting congenital trichorrhexis nodosa as a notable feature associated with the disorder.
42 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This study demonstrates that spatially resolved IR and Raman imaging can effectively reveal the molecular structure and composition of untreated human hair, providing insights into its chemistry and structural integrity.
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November 2013 in “Pediatric and Developmental Pathology” This retrospective review of hair samples from pediatric patients indicated that microscopic hair examination might be a useful first-line investigation for diagnosing various genetic conditions.
June 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This case report describes a man with trichorrhexis nodosa of the beard, who experienced symptomatic improvement after being advised to shave and avoid brushing, confirming the diagnosis.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.