Generalized hair casts due to traction

Ozuguz P., Kacar S., Takci Z., Ekiz O., KALKAN G., Bulbul Sen B.

Pediatric Dermatology, vol.30, no.5, pp.614-615, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/pde.12178
  • Journal Name: Pediatric Dermatology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.614-615
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

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. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.