Grüne Haare durch häufiges Poolbaden

Biel, K.; Kretzschmar, Lars; Müller, Cornelia; Metze, Dieter; Traupe, Heiko

doi:10.1007/s001050050628

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Copper (Cu)

Anastassakis¹

2022

Androgenetic Alopecia From a to Z

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Copper (Cu)

Anastassakis¹

2022

Androgenetic Alopecia From a to Z

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The Greening of Hair: A Unique Case of Chlorotrichosis and Its Management

Lomelí-Legaspi,

Corona-Rodarte,

Cano-Aguilar

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Skin Appendage Disord

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Introduction: Chlorotrichosis, commonly known as “green hair,” is an unusual trichological condition characterized by the accumulation of exogenous copper in individuals with light-colored hair and prior hair damage. It is primarily associated with inadequately maintained swimming pools. Case Presentation: We report a case of chlorotrichosis in a 16-year-old female who presented with a sudden and pronounced change in hair color after initiating regular swimming. Clinical examination revealed a distinctive greenish discoloration, primarily affecting the distal portions of her hair. The diagnosis of chlorotrichosis was confirmed based on clinical presentation and history. Treatment involved the use of an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-containing shampoo, leading to significant pigmentation regression within 8 weeks. Additionally, preventive measures included the application of a quaternary ammonium-enriched conditioner before exposure to copper-rich environments. Discussion/Conclusion: Chlorotrichosis remains underreported and potentially underdiagnosed, partly due to its cosmetic nature. Various factors, including occupational copper exposure and serum extravasation containing dipyridamole, have been associated with green hair. Treatment options encompass the use of EDTA-containing shampoos, among others. Dermatologists should be knowledgeable about its causes, predisposing factors, and effective management to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of this distinctive hair disorder.

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Pseudo green hair

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Green hair is due to insoluble copper deposits in the hair of blonde people. Although it is most frequently due to an increase in the copper content of algaecides in swimming pools, other causes have been recognized. Herewith, we present a case of a blonde girl who had previously commercially highlighted her hair and the hair had turned green following a swim in a pool with excess copper content in the water. Lifeguard swimming pool commented another previously affected blonde female swimmer 2 days ago. To date, <10 cases involving swimming pools with clearly increased copper concentrations have been published, and to the best of our knowledge, no similar case without traces of copper in X-ray microanalysis has been reported in the literature.

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Grüne Haare durch häufiges Poolbaden

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Copper (Cu)

Copper (Cu)

The Greening of Hair: A Unique Case of Chlorotrichosis and Its Management

Pseudo green hair

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