Trichorrhexis Nodosa with Nail Dystrophy: Diagnosis by Dermoscopy

A 25-year-old male, born of non-consanguineous marriage presented with complaints of sparse and thin hairs over scalp and dystrophy of nails since childhood. This case highlights the association of trichorrhexis nodosa with nail dystrophy and the use of trichoscopy as a noninvasive method for diagno...

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Autores principales: Kharkar, Vidya, Gutte, Rameshwar, Thakkar, Viral, Khopkar, Uday
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2011
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3250005/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22223972
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-7753.90823
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Sumario:A 25-year-old male, born of non-consanguineous marriage presented with complaints of sparse and thin hairs over scalp and dystrophy of nails since childhood. This case highlights the association of trichorrhexis nodosa with nail dystrophy and the use of trichoscopy as a noninvasive method for diagnosis of hair disorders.

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