Two Cases of Trichorrhexis Nodosa.
- Author:
Kyung Eun JUNG
1
;
Jimin CHUNG
;
Jong Wook PARK
;
Won Woo JIN
;
Myung Hwa KIM
;
Yong Woo CINN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. ivymyung@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paint brush effect;
Traumatic;
Trichorrhexis nodosa
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Hair;
Humans;
Paint
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2008;46(7):958-961
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Trichorrhexis nodosa is the most common hair shaft anomaly in which there is a chemical or physical traumatic injury, characterized by the development of node-like swelling, fragility of the shaft and paint brush effect on the side of the fracture. We report two cases of trichorrhexis nodosa in 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old-boy, occurring as results of repetitive hot-comb straightener and excessive scratching. Scanning electroscopic findings are typical to trichorrhexis nodosa.
