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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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