Trichorrhexis nodosa
Last Updated: 2019-08-26
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2019-08-26
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Wilks 1852
Hair nodule disease, trichonodosis.
Nodular hair anomaly.
Cuticula defects lead to a reduction in intercellular cement substance and cortical cells. This weakening of the hair skeleton can lead to (incomplete) shaft fractures.
Possible association:
Syndromes, like: Menkes, Bjoernstad and Netherton syndrome and ichthyosis congenita
Dry, dull hair. Nodular, light distensions are often visible.
Trichogram
Avoiding trauma.
No therapy possible.