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Generalized Hair Casts Due to Traction
Author(s) -
Ozuguz Pinar,
Kacar Seval,
Takci Zennure,
Ekiz Ozlem,
Kalkan Goknur,
Bulbul Sen Bilge
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.12178
Subject(s) - medicine , keratolytic , hair shaft , dermatology , hair removal , girl , traction (geology) , surgery , hair follicle , psychology , developmental psychology , geomorphology , geology
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.