A Case of Trichorrhexis Nodosa.
- Author:
Seok Ju KIM
;
Won Seok LEE
;
Eui Soo PARK
;
Kyu Suk LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichorrhexis nodosa;
Paint-brush effect
- MeSH:
Adult;
Hair;
Humans;
Male
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1989;27(6):738-740
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of trichorrhexis nodosa in a 27-year-old male. Scanning electron microscopic findings reveals those of typical trichorrhexis nodosa nodal swelling of affected hair showed longitudinal fissures and fractures in the cortex. A paintbrush effect was noted at the site of fracture. Simple avoidance of trauma gave some regrowth of hairs.
