Abstract
Trichothiodystrophy is a rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting in a broad range of systemic abnormalities. Polarizing microscopy of the hair reveals the pathognomic “tiger tail” of alternating light and dark bands, but the need for a microscope prevents rapid bedside diagnosis. We describe a new technique for the bedside diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy using a handheld polarizing dermatoscope, precluding the need for microscopic examination.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-149 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- dermoscopy
- trichoscopy
- trichothiodystrophy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Dermatology