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Polarized transilluminating dermoscopy: Bedside trichoscopic diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy
Yang, Yul W. , Yarbrough, Kevin B., Mitkov, Mario , Russi, Daniela, Price, Harper , Swanson, David C. , Swanson, David L, Price, Harper N
Pediatric Dermatology | September 25, 2017 | Volume: 35 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 147-149
AbstractTrichothiodystrophy 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.