Sebobezoar

Sebobezoar is not a disease, but a foreign body, which is a remnant of sebum and hair shaft, enveloped in protein, dead cells and sulfur bubbles. It may contain epithelial cells, dead hair follicles, comedones, and blood clots. Most often occurs in children 4-7 years old and adolescents.

Sebobezoars should not be confused with free or other bezoars, as they are a completely different phenomenon. Bezoars have a completely different origin and location in the body.

The diagnostic method is determined by anamnesis and complaints with manifestations of a conglomerate (bag-like formation) of dense white threads. In identifying sebobezoars, palpation in the area of ​​abnormal formations is of great importance, possibly asymmetric damage to the facial skin. Possible itching and unpleasant odor. Treatment. Surgical removal, as well as endoscopic excision of formations under anesthesia or local anesthesia, depending on the clinic, the size of the sebobezoar. Trichoscopy is used to determine the color and structure of the patient’s hair before removing the foreign body.