trichorrhexis invaginata

English

Noun

trichorrhexis invaginata (uncountable)

1. A hairshaft abnormality in which there is keratinization of the hairshaft in the keratogenous zone, allowing for intussusception of the fully keratinized and hard distal shaft into the incompletely keratinized and soft proximal portion of the shaft.

Synonyms

• bamboo hair

See also

• Netherton syndrome