A Glance at "The Disorders of hair shaft in Children." An Updated Overview.

A Glance at "The Disorders of hair shaft in Children." An Updated Overview.

Hair is an ectodermal structure that develops from the epidermis.

Keratins and the keratin-associated proteins constitute the major biochemical components of the hair.

Disorders of hair shaft are a diverse group of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the hair that can pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the dermatologists.

Hair shaft abnormalities can occur as an isolated phenomenon or can be associated with an underlying genetic syndrome.

Any change in the texture, appearance, and growth of the hair should prompt evaluation of the patient for the presence of any hair shaft anomaly.

The diagnosis can be suggested by a complete history and physical examination of the hair-bearing areas as well as other ectodermal structures (nails and teeth).

Trichoscopy and light microscopy serve as valuable tools in establishing the specific type of hair shaft disorder.

Thus, an attempt has been made in this E-Booklet to present an updated diagnostic approach and management along with plenty of relevant ILLUSTRATIONS and Table for better understanding of this Hair shaft Disorder in Children.

Dr. H. K. Saboowala.

M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)

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