A Case of Trichorrhexis Nodosa on the Eyebrow.
- Author:
Byung Chun MUN
;
Kae Yong HWANG
;
Jong Soo CHOI
;
Ki Hong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichorrhexis nodosa;
Eyebrow
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Eyebrows*;
Hair;
Humans;
Male;
Triamcinolone Acetonide
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1987;25(3):415-418
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of trichorrhexis nodosa in 16-year-old male. Multiple broken hair patches were seen on the both eyebrows. Scanning electron micrascopic findings revealed typical trichorrhexis nodosa; nodular swelling of hair shaft, loss of hair cuticle, longitudinal fissuring and fracture of hair cortex, and paintbrush effect on the side of fracture. Simple avoidance of trauma gave some regrowth of hair. Intralesinional administration of triamcinolone acetonide was not to be effective.
