"Corkscrew hairs" in hyperkeratotic follicles are pathognomonic of
scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency. Petechiae and subungual hemorrhage
may also be seen.
Review Date: 01/31/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
