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pili torti (twisted hairs)
Etiology:
- Bjoernstad syndrome
- Menke disease
- ectodermal dysplasia
- Bazex syndrome
- acquired forms
- oral retinoids
- anorexia nervosa
- malnutrition
- cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Clinical manifestations:
- hair shafts are flattened at irregular intervals & twisted 180 degrees from the normal axis, making the hair extremely brittle
- usually recognized early in childhood
Management:
- treat or stop offending etiology (if feasible)
- satin pillowcase
- avoid excessive grooming, braiding, heat treatments, dying & coloring of hair
- reduce exposure to sunlight (wear a hat)
- use gentle shampoos
General
hair disease
References
- UniProt :accession Q9Y276
- Wikipedia: Pili torti
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pili_torti
- Pili torti
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/Condition/4361/QnA/29631/Pili_torti.aspx