Publications by authors named "Sharada R G"
Article Synopsis
- - Trichorrhexis nodosa (TN) is a hair shaft disorder causing hair fragility and weak points, often resulting from daily hair care or environmental exposure, and is more commonly acquired than congenital.
- - A case study of a 19-year-old male volleyball player revealed acquired distal TN, linked to chlorine exposure and excessive training, with symptoms including abnormal hair fragility and visible white knots along the hair shafts.
- - Diagnosis was confirmed through dermoscopy and microscopy, leading to recommendations for gentle hair care; follow-up showed no recurrence after six months, emphasizing the importance of managing underlying causes.
Uncombable Hair in a Case of Zellweger Syndrome - A New Association.
Indian Dermatol Online J
April 2023
Zellweger syndrome (ZS) is a rare autosomal recessive, peroxisomal biogenesis disorder (PBD) that occurs due to a mutation in any of the thirteen peroxin ) genes. It is reported to manifest with varying degrees of severity, ranging from non-specific gastrointestinal abnormalities, nail and enamel defects to multisystem involvement (cerebro-hepato-renal syndrome, eye, ear, and neurological abnormalities). Uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) is a rare hair shaft disorder characterized by dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair.
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