Possible Causes for dry brittle hair Anemia […] regrowth), the following skin, hair, and nail changes are seen in hypothyroidism: Pale, cool, and thick or "doughy" skin Dry, brittle hair, and hair loss, especially near [verywell.com] […] when exercising Muscle cramps and stiffness, in addition to weakness Skin/Hair/Nail Changes Due to decreased blood flow, water retention, and slowed processes (for example, hair [verywell.com] Chronic Alcoholism […] skin Brittle hair and fingernails A flushed appearance Evidence of aging more rapidly than usual such as a sudden increase in wrinkles and age spots Alcohol damages the body [michaelshouse.com] […] skin and brittle hair and nails from the dehydrating effects of alcohol, which can result in an increased appearance of aging and wrinkles Broken capillaries on your face [verywellmind.com] […] damage Breath that smells of alcohol on a consistent basis A marked decrease in attention to personal hygiene, showering and dental care Notable weight loss or weight gain Dry [michaelshouse.com] Bjornstad Syndrome Clinical examination showed dry, lustreless, fragile, and brittle hair of scalp and sparse hairs involving eyebrows [Figure 1]. [ijtrichology.com] Symptoms may include: dry, fragile, or course hair, or patches of hair loss (alopecia). [globalgenes.org] Get Update Overview Bjornstad syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by abnormal hair and hearing problems. [diseaseinfosearch.org] Vitamin Deficiency Vitmain A – nyctalopia, bitot spots, dry skin, dry hair, brittle finger nails, corneal perforation and xerophthalmia Vitamin B1 – neurologic symptoms like poor memory, Korsakoff [symptoma.com] Plus Hair Without the vitamin A necessary for healthy growth, children often have thin, brittle, or lightened hair. [vitaminangels.org] Plus Skin A visible sign of vitamin A deficiency is dry, flaky skin. [vitaminangels.org] Celiac Disease Int J Hematol. 2015 Jun;101(6):603-7. doi: 10.1007/s12185-015-1736-x. Epub 2015 Jan 31. Author information 1 Department of Hematology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), V Floor, SS Anand Block (Research Block A), Chandigarh, 160012, India, dr.s.sreejesh@gmail.com. Abstract Indolent γδ T[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypoparathyroidism Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism may include tingling in the lips, fingers, and toes; dry hair, brittle nails, and dry, coarse skin; muscle cramps and pain in the face, hands [rxlist.com] Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism may include: Tingling in the lips, fingers, and toes Dry hair, brittle nails, and dry, coarse skin Muscle [medicinenet.com] puffy skin Hypocalcemia Dry, brittle hair Hypocalcemia Candidiasis Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome with hypoparathyroidism Neuromuscular Chvostek sign Hypocalcemia Trousseau [aafp.org] Argininosuccinic Aciduria brittle hair), intellectual disability, and developmental delay. [visualdx.com] Subsequent symptoms may include: Poor growth/failure to thrive Liver enlargement Muscle weakness Short, dry, brittle hair (trichorrhexis nodosa) Cerebral edema Seizures Intellectual [medicalhomeportal.org] The disease is characterized by mental and physical retardation, liver enlargement, skin lesions, dry and brittle hair showing trichorrhexis nodosa microscopically and fluorescing [uniprot.org] Malabsorption Syndrome 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 579.9 Unspecified intestinal malabsorption 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 579.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 579.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or[…] [icd9data.com] Juvenile Myxedema Physical examination showed short stature (height: -2.2 SDS; target height: 0.1 SDS) with overweight (body mass index: 1.7 SDS), bradycardia, sparse-brittle hair, dry and [hormones.gr] There is hair loss and the hair is brittle and dry. The skin is also scaly and dry. The nails are thick and brittle. [flexikon.doccheck.com] The hair is dry, coarse and brittle. [homeoint.org] Myxedema The exam may also reveal: Thin brittle hair Coarse features of the face Pale or dry skin, which may be cool to the touch Reflexes that are abnormal Swelling of the arms and [nlm.nih.gov] Primary Hyperparathyroidism 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 252.01 Primary hyperparathyroidism 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 252.01 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 252.01 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before[…] [icd9data.com] Congenital Hypothyroidism brittle hair; low hairline Poor muscle tone Cool and pale skin Poor weight gain due to poor appetite Poor growth Difficult breathing Low temperature Swollen hands, feet and [health.cvs.com] The child may also have: Poor feeding, choking episodes Constipation Dry, brittle hair Hoarse cry Jaundice (skin and whites of the eyes look yellow) Lack of muscle tone [mountsinai.org] […] feeding Choking episodes Constipation or reduced stooling Yellow skin color— jaundice Short stature Swollen abdomen Decreased activity Sleeps a lot Rarely cries or hoarse cry Dry [health.cvs.com] Abuse and Neglect The vast majority of birth parents and foster parents for children with special needs do the best they can in challenging circumstances. Many describe the frustrating circumstance of knowing more than their physicians about their child's unusual medical conditions. In general, physicians are well-advised to listen[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Marasmus Other symptoms may include diarrhea; dehydration; behavioral changes; dry, loose skin; and dry, brittle hair. [britannica.com] brittle hair that falls out easily and may lose its colour failure to grow in height tiredness or irritability ridged or cracked nails Kwashiorkor can be fatal if it's left [nhs.uk] Symptoms of marasmus include a skeletal-thin body, dry skin, brittle hair, and dizziness, along with diarrhea, irritable behavior, and dehydration. [morningsignout.com] Kwashiorkor brittle hair that falls out easily and may lose its colour failure to grow in height tiredness or irritability ridged or cracked nails Kwashiorkor can be fatal if it's left [nhs.uk] […] muscle mass an enlarged tummy ("pot belly") regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections red, inflamed patches of skin that darken and peel or split open dry [nhs.uk] sparse, brittle hair that may turn reddish yellow or white develop ridged nails Many malnourished children will become intolerant to milk sugar (develop lactose intolerance [your.md] Tropical Sprue From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease Sprue - tropical Tropical steatorrhea Post-Infective Tropical Malabsorption Tropical enteropathy Idiopathic tropical malabsorption syndrome edit English tropical sprue Human disease Sprue - tropical Tropical steatorrhea Post-Infective Tropical[…] [wikidata.org] Vitamin A Deficiency People deficient in vitamin A may also have dry hair and skin, and brittle nails. [symptoma.com] Plus Hair Without the vitamin A necessary for healthy growth, children often have thin, brittle, or lightened hair. [vitaminangels.org] Plus Skin A visible sign of vitamin A deficiency is dry, flaky skin. [vitaminangels.org] Inadequate Diet Brittle and Dry Hair Hair, which is made up mostly of protein, serves as a useful diagnostic marker for nutritional deficiencies. [webmd.com] “When an older person’s hair looks brittle, dry, and sparse, it’s often a sign that their diet is inadequate,” says Kathleen Niedert, RD, director of clinical nutrition and [webmd.com] Brittle hair can signal a deficit of essential fatty acids, protein, iron, and other nutrients. Some hair loss is usual with age, of course. [webmd.com] Emotional Stress Brain Res. 2014 Mar 20;1554:49-58. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2014.01.043. Epub 2014 Jan 31. Author information 1 Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, INCT, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: peliky@icb.ufmg.br. 2 Departamento de Ciências[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sleep Deprivation This case report describes a generalized seizure associated with sustained-release bupropion use and sleep deprivation. The subject, a 31-year-old female smoker, was participating in a clinical trial evaluating an investigational medication for smoking cessation that used sustained-release bupropion as an active[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypothyroidism Pervasive fatigue Drowsiness Forgetfulness Difficulty with learning Dry, brittle hair and nails Dry, itchy skin Puffy face Constipation Sore muscles Weight gain and fluid [empoweryourhealth.org] Clastothrix hair to become dry, brittle and lusterless. [hairfinder.com] is a dry, brittle condition with the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft. [btb.termiumplus.gc.ca] The thought is that brief, focal heating of damp hair can produce bubbles within the hair shaft resulting in fibers that are dry and brittle. [hairtx.com] Avitaminosis A ORIGINAL Reduction of vitamin A deficiency and anemia in pregnancy after implementing proposed prenatal nutritional assistance Reducción de avitaminosis A y anemia en el embarazo después de la implementación propuesta de asistencia nutricional prenatal C. Barbosa Chagas 1,2, A. Ramalho 1,2, P. de Carvalho Padilha 1,2, B.[…] [scielo.isciii.es] Chronic Disease A 60-year-old Muslim man was admitted to the Dhaka Hospital of ICDDR,B with an exacerbation of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Incidental hyperpigmented skin lesions were noticed overlying the dorsum of his ankles, knees, and elbows. Such asymptomatic areas of thickened, lichenified and hyperpigmented skin[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiency OBJECTIVE: Fat-soluble vitamin (FSV) deficiency is a well-recognized consequence of cholestatic liver disease and reduced intestinal intraluminal bile acid. We hypothesized that serum bile acid (SBA) would predict biochemical FSV deficiency better than serum total bilirubin (TB) level in infants with biliary atresia.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pellagra Pellagra due to malnutrition occurred in an Ottawa women in 1973. She was given a normal diet with supplements of riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and ascorbic acid. The clinical response was striking. Although pellagra is still common in some parts of the world, it is now rare in North America. The disease may occur[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hypervitaminosis A A case of hypervitaminosis A (HVA) as a complication of therapy for stage-IV neuroblastoma is presented. The patient was randomized to a trial of 13-cis -retinoic acid (a vitamin A-related compound) after completing routine chemotherapy. This acid was given as a means of maturing potential minimal residual disease.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome The main features include dry, brittle hair with alopecia in adulthood, dental anomalies (hypodontia, microdontia with delayed eruption, fissured tongue, and retruded maxilla [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Monilethrix Lusterless, dry, brittle hair with alopecia and keratosis pilaris mainly on the occiput. The hair of this 4-year-old boy was never cut. [emedicine.medscape.com] The clinical features of the disease include HYPOTRICHOSIS, dry, and/or brittle hair, with varying degrees of ALOPECIA. [finto.fi] PREFERRED TERM Monilethrix ENTRY TERMS Hair, Nodose Hairs, Nodose Nodose Hair Nodose Hairs SCOPE NOTE Rare autosomal dominant disorder of the hair shaft. [finto.fi] Iron Deficiency or dry skin. [britannica.com] Nail changes, eg, koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails ) Dry and brittle hair Increased hair shedding may be noticed. [dermnetnz.org] Symptoms include weakness, fatigue, and sometimes pallor, shortness of breath, coldness of extremities, changeable appetite, sore tongue, loss of hair, brittle fingernails [britannica.com]
