Hair casts: a case of pseudonits
Lam, M.; Crutchfield, C.E.; Lewis, E.J.
Cutis 60(5): 251-252
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 9403244 Document Number: 472908
Hair casts are often misdiagnosed because of their close resemblance to nits from an infestation with pediculosis capitis. In their clinical presentation both of these disorders may appear to have white keratinous material adherent to hair shafts and can look very similar. Microscopic examination provides the definitive and correct diagnosis. We report a case of hair casts, also referred to as pseudonits.
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