Woolly Hair Nevus Type 2: Rare Entity

Int J Trichology. 2019 Jan-Feb;11(1):38-40. doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_28_18.

Abstract

Woolly hair nevus is a rare non hereditary disorder of scalp characterized by curling and kinking of hair. It can present in childhood or adolescent age. Dermoscopy is a useful noninvasive technique to help in the diagnosis of wolly hair nevus. We report a case of woolly hair nevus associated with linear epidermal nevus.

Keywords: Crawling snake; dermoscopy; linear epidermal nevus.

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  • Case Reports