A 4-year-old boy presented with diffuse hair thinning and easily pluckable hair over scalp and eyebrow for the last 1 year. Mother denied any trauma or incidence of hair pulling. According to his mother, the hair thinning and easily pluckable hair over scalp began one year prior without any identified trigger and even gentle traction resulted in hair removal. Examination Physical and Hematological examination looked normal, and development was also normal. Hair was short, curly, and patchy over scalp and eyebrows.
Hair pull test was strongly positive. Trichogram test showed ruffled proximal cuticle, the absence of root sheaths, and misshapen hair bulbs. Identify this condition of unruly hair in this patient. *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. Source: Indian Journal Of Dermatology Stay connected, the answer will be posted in the next 48h!
