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Hair casts

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specialtyDermatology

Hair casts, also known as pseudonits, represent remnants of the inner root sheath, and often occur in great numbers and may mimic nits in the scalp.

Signs and symptoms

Hair casts are distinct, solid, shining, white, freely mobile, tubular accretions that measure 2 to 7 mm in length and wrap the scalp's hair shafts.

Causes

Although the exact cause is frequently unknown, pityriasis amiantacea, seborrheic dermatitis, hair nodes, scalp psoriasis, traction-based hairstyles, and hair spray use have all been linked to their occurrence.

Diagnosis

According to research using electron microscopy, the real peripillous hair casts are typically constituted of the exterior root sheath, with the internal root sheath occurring infrequently. Some are even composed of both the internal and external sheaths.

Treatment

Coaltar or keratolitic shampoo treatment is not effective. The best results are obtained when the cylinders are manually removed using a comb and a 0.025% retinoic acid solution.

References

References

  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. {{ISBN. 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. (2012). "Hair casts". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
  3. (2011). "Hair casts or pseudonits". Medknow.
  4. Taïeb, Alain. (1985-08-01). "Hair Casts: A Clinical and Morphologic Study". Archives of Dermatology.
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