The Greening of Hair: A Unique Case of Chlorotrichosis and Its Management
Edgar Lomelí-Legaspi,
Eduardo Corona-Rodarte,
Luis Enrique Cano-Aguilar
et al.
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> 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. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We report a case of chlorotrichosis in a 16-year-old female who presented with a sudden and pronounced change in hair color after i… Show more
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