It’s Mnemonic Monday! Trichorrhexis Nodosa
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember conditions associated with trichorrhexis nodosa with the following mnemonic:
TNN-MATCH
TN-Trichorrhexis nodosa
N-Netherton
M-Menkey’s kinky hair
A-Arginosuccinic aciduria
T-Trichothiodystrophy
C-Citrullinemia
H-Hair
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember conditions associated with trichorrhexis nodosa with the following mnemonic:
TNN-MATCH
TN-Trichorrhexis nodosa
N-Netherton
M-Menkey’s kinky hair
A-Arginosuccinic aciduria
T-Trichothiodystrophy
C-Citrullinemia
H-Hair
Click HERE to download or print your mnemonic card.
Study More!
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A. Pityriasis rosea
B. Erythema dyschromicum perstans
C. Café-au-lait macules
D. Pigmentary mosaicism
E. None of the above
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A. Systemic lupus erythematosus
B. Scleroderma
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E. Behcet's disease
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Chase Bank LOANS
C- Café-au-lait spots
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L- Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas)
O-Optic glioma
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