Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic Tool in Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton Syndrome

    February 2015 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Maraya de Jesus Semblano Bittencourt, Emanuella Rosyane Duarte Moure, Olga Ten Caten Pies, Alena Darwich Mendes, M Depra, Anna Luiza Piqueira de Mello
    TLDR Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Netherton syndrome in children with skin issues.
    The study discussed the use of trichoscopy as a diagnostic tool for Netherton syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by erythroderma, ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, atopy, and a specific hair shaft abnormality known as trichorrhexis invaginata or bamboo hair. The case of a 4-year-old boy with these symptoms was presented, where trichoscopy successfully identified the characteristic bamboo and "golf tee" hair, confirming the diagnosis of Netherton syndrome. The study highlighted trichoscopy as a non-invasive, quick, and effective method for diagnosing hair shaft disorders, suggesting its use in children with erythroderma to aid in the accurate diagnosis of Netherton syndrome.
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