Open AccessRecurrent hair loss resulting from generalized proximal trichorrhexis nodosa in a Nigerian female
Author(s) -
Adebola Ogunbiyi,
Olufunmilola Ogun,
Nkechi Anne Enechukwu
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.138599
Subject(s) - hair loss , scalp , dermatology , hair care , african descent , medicine , hair shaft , atopy , pathology , hair follicle , chemistry , immunopathology , sociology , polymer science , anthropology
Hair and scalp disorders commonly seen in the African female have been associated with hair care practices. Distal trichorrhexis nodosa (TN) has been commonly reported with various forms of trauma to the hair from hair grooming practices. We report the case of recurrent generalized hair loss resulting from proximal TN in a 28-year-old Nigerian female with atopy. The use of chemical relaxers precipitated each episode of hair loss. Generalized proximal TN has been reported in those of afro Caribbean descent. The acute nature and extent of the hair loss suggest there may be some underlying structural defect in such individuals.