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GlossaryTrichorrhexis Invaginata

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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research Diagnosis by Hair Sample: A Rare Case of Netherton Syndrome in a 2-Year-Old Girl

July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology”

Hair examination is crucial for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in patients with certain skin symptoms.

research Scalp Dermoscopy or Trichoscopy

69 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”

Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.

research Trichoscopy and Trichogram: Diagnostic Methods for Hair and Scalp Disorders

May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.

research Spink5-Deficient Mice Mimic Netherton Syndrome Through Degradation of Desmoglein 1 by Epidermal Protease Hyperactivity

372 citations , December 2004 in “Nature Genetics”

research Pathogenesis in Pili Torti: Morphological Study

23 citations , July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Pili torti hair twists due to uneven outer root sheath cell development.

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