The Hair Loss Encyclopedia
hair shaft abnormality resembling bamboo segments, linked to Netherton Syndrome
Trichorrhexis Invaginata, also known as "bamboo hair," is a hair shaft abnormality where the hair appears to have nodes or bulges, resembling the segments of bamboo. This condition is often associated with Netherton Syndrome, a genetic disorder that also includes symptoms like ichthyosis (scaly skin) and a predisposition to allergies.