Martínez HV, Balbuena E, Ruíz A, Vargas R

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 124-127
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ABSTRACT

Uncombable hair sindrome (pili canaliculi) is an infrequent disorder of the hair follicle. However, diagnosis is not a problem, not as it is the treatment, because in a few cases we can obtain a partial improvement. We present the case of a 9-year-old female with a compatible syndrome. As relevant history, she has atopic dermatitis, disease associated with this syndrome. She has been in treatment since she was four years old, besides she presents dental alterations. The patient shows an irregular direction in the hair accommodation, besides its brightless, woolly consistency and some color changes, observing light brown and yellow areas. The patient does not report hair loss. It affects its life quality because of her social interaction. Until now the stablished treatments have given little improvement.

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