Challenging Diagnosis of Peripillous Sheaths. Issue 4 (20th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gnarra, Maria; Saraceni, Pierluigi; Rossi, Alfredo; Murabit, Amera; Caradonna, Emanuela; Fania, Luca; Feliciani, Claudio
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 31:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: e112
• Page End: e113
• Publication Date: 2014-05-20
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.12341
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="pde12341-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Peripillous sheaths, or hair casts, are asymptomatic, white, cylindrical concretions that encircle the hair without adhering to it. They are infrequently documented in the literature, are often misdiagnosed, and generate avoidable apprehension and expense for parents and caregivers. Dermoscopy is the standard for a rapid, noninvasive, cost‐effective diagnosis. We describe a case of peripillous sheaths presenting in a boy.</p> </abstract>