[Pili trianguli et canaliculi. A case report of uncombable hair in relation to atopic eczema and tooth anomalies].
We report on a child with pili trianguli et canaliculi. This hair shaft abnormality belongs to a heterogeneous group of diseases which are included under the synonym uncombable hair. The diagnosis was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, revealing hair shafts with a characteristic longitudinal groove. In addition the girl suffered from atopic eczema and tooth anomalies. Our findings suggest that this disorder could represent a tricho-odontal subtype of ectodermal dysplasia.
Beringer
K
K
Floridsdorfer Allergie Zentrum, Wien.
Botzi
C
C
Hemmer
W
W
Focke
M
M
Götz
M
M
Jarisch
R
R
D001710:Biotin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D004476:Ectodermal Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*
D001710:Biotin