PMC4323708_01
Clinical aspects: A) Short hair, erythema and desquamation of
face; B), C) and D) Erythematous and
scaly plaques disseminated on the tegument
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At the dermatological examination we observed short hair, diffuse erythema and scaling (especially on the face) and erythematous scaly plaques on the trunk, abdomen and back of hands (Figure 1).
Trichoscopy of scalp revealing trichorrhexis invaginata
(bamboo hair)
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Trichoscopy showed trichorrhexis invaginata and golf tee hair (Figure 2).
Optical microscopy (10x) showing aspects of trichorrhexis
invaginata (bamboo hair)
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Optical microscopy analysis confirmed characteristic TI changes (Figures 3, 4 and 5).
Aspects of trichoscopy in detail, showing trichorrhexis
invaginata (*) and golf tee hair (arrow)
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Optical microscopy analysis confirmed characteristic TI changes (Figures 3, 4 and 5).
Optical microscopy (40x) exhibiting trichorrhexis invaginata
in detail
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Optical microscopy analysis confirmed characteristic TI changes (Figures 3, 4 and 5).