We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Generalized Hair Casts Due to Traction.
- Authors
Ozuguz, Pinar; Kacar, Seval; Takci, Zennure; Ekiz, Ozlem; Kalkan, Goknur; Bulbul Sen, Bilge
- Abstract
Peripilar keratin casts, also called pseudonits or hair casts, are thin, elongated, greyish-white, cylindrical, sleeve-like structures that encircle the hair shaft and can easily be slid along the hair. They may be clinically misdiagnosed as nits. In addition to physical removal, keratolytic lotions or shampoos are helpful. We report an 11-year-old girl with pseudonits. Although it is not a rare condition, underdiagnosis is common.
- Subjects
KERATIN; HAIR manifestations of general diseases; HAIR diseases; KERATOSIS; SHAMPOOS; HAIR care products; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Pediatric Dermatology, 2013, Vol 30, Issue 5, p614
- ISSN
0736-8046
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/pde.12178