Dry, Brittle Hair Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Hypothyroidism

Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. [icd9data.com]

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 [mountsinai.org]

Some common symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue weight gain a puffy face trouble tolerating cold joint and muscle pain constipation dry skin dry, thinning hair decreased [niddk.nih.gov]

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Marasmus

Other symptoms may include diarrhea; dehydration; behavioral changes; dry, loose skin; and dry, brittle hair. [britannica.com]

Dry skin and brittle hair are also symptoms of marasmus. Marasmus can also make children short-tempered and irritable. [en.wikipedia.org]

However marasmus is more common than kwashiorkor in dry climates as they will also usually lack fluids. [healthguidance.org]

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Anorexia Nervosa

[…] skin Dry and brittle nails Swelling around area of salivary glands Fine hair on body (lanugo) Thinning of hair on head, dry and brittle hair Cavities, or discoloration of [nationaleatingdisorders.org]

Physical effects of anorexia Some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa may include: brittle hair and nails dry or yellowing skin feeling cold easily a soft downy hair [au.reachout.com]

Physical symptoms that develop over time, including: low tolerance of cold weather, brittle hair and nails, dry or yellowing skin, anemia, constipation, swollen joints and [my.clevelandclinic.org]

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Clastothrix

Let the hair to air dry and style as desired. [futurity.org]

Hair shaft fracture; Brittle hair; Fragile hair; Hair breakage James WD, Berger TG, Elston DM. Diseases of the skin appendages. In: James WD, Berger TG, Elston DM, eds. [medlineplus.gov]

[…] results in low arginine levels and brittle hair. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome

These gardens are a joy and so imaginative, visiting the Dry garden is a must and the Hilltop Garden is wonderful. [tripadvisor.com]

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]

Very little hair -- on both head and face -- and dry or brittle hair. [webmd.com]

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Thyroid Gland Disorder

Slow growing dry, brittle, coarse hair and diminished body hair: the drying and coarseness are considered to be partly due to the reduced secretion of sebum. [news-medical.net]

Initially: Fatigue, constipation, cold intolerance, slowing of mental and physical performance Late: weight gain, forgetfulness, dry and brittle hair, slow reflexes, deep [quizlet.com]

Most patients complain of slow metabolism, slow heartbeat, weight gain, puffy skin, brittle hair, constipation and fatigue.[3] [5] [6] Once hypothyroidism has been diagnosed [merckgroup.com]

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Myxedema

Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. [icd9data.com]

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]

hair, bald patches Aches and pain in your muscles or joints Confusion or memory loss Sensitivity to the cold increases Weakness Pale skin Constipation Myxedema Causes One [gudhealth.com]

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Bjornstad Syndrome

Symptoms Twisted hair shafts Nerve deafness Flattened hair shafts Dry hair Fragile hair [checkorphan.org]

Pili torti (denoting the twisting of hair around their axis) is a term used to illustrate the appearance of short and brittle hair (without any pigment) that occurs as a result [symptoma.com]

Abnormalities of hair (alopecia, or coarse, dry, lusterless, fragile hair) are present and mainly of cosmetic concern. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

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Monilethrix

The hair will also be dry and fragile and only growth a little before it breaks off due to it's twisted shape. [askmags.com]

[…] trichodystrophy in which brittle hairs show a series of constrictions, usually without a medulla. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The clinical features of the disease include HYPOTRICHOSIS, dry, and/or brittle hair, with varying degrees of ALOPECIA. [finto.fi]

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Biotin Deficiency

[…] biotin deficiency A rare constellation of clinical findings due to a lack of biotin, which is characterised by anaemia, dry skin, enteritis and hypercholesterolemia. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

hair Hair loss or total alopecia Mild depression, which may progress to profound lassitude and, eventually, to somnolence Changes in mental status Generalized muscular pains [medicowesome.com]

Symptoms of deficiency Hair loss Dry, scaly skin Cracked lips Swollen and painful tongue Dry eyes Loss of appetite Fatigue Insomnia Depression. [justvitamins.co.uk]

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Anorexia

Physical effects of anorexia Some of the physical effects of anorexia nervosa may include: brittle hair and nails dry or yellowing skin feeling cold easily a soft downy hair [au.reachout.com]

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Thyroiditis

Common symptoms and signs of Hashimoto's thyroiditis include: Fatigue Depression Modest weight gain Cold intolerance Excessive sleepiness Dry, coarse hair Constipation Dry [medicinenet.com]

[…] loss or thinning, brittle hair Irregular or heavy menstrual periods Depression Slowed heart rate Because the symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroid may be similar to those for other [webmd.com]

Typical symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, depression and poor exercise tolerance. [thyroid.org]

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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]

Initially of the diet, it's possible you'll expertise unintended effects resembling dangerous breath, a dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness, insomnia and nausea from chopping [eremedyenterprise.com]

Brittle and Dry Hair Hair, which is made up mostly of protein, serves as a useful diagnostic marker for nutritional deficiencies. [webmd.com]

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Pili Torti

Her scalp hair was coarse, dry and wiry. Microscopic examination showed the hair to be twisted at irregular intervals on its long axis, as seen in pili torti. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] characterized by short and brittle hairs that appear flattened and twisted when viewed through a microscope.[1]:638[2]:764[3] This phenotype is noted in Menkes disease. [en.wikipedia.org]

Clinical examination showed dry, lustreless, fragile, and brittle hair of scalp and sparse hairs involving eyebrows [Figure 1]. [ijtrichology.com]

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Acquired Kinky Hair Syndrome

[…] from a dry, seasonal one. [alopeciaworld.com]

Loose anagen ( hair ) syndrome results in short, brittle hair. Although both sexes may be affected, it most often presents in young girls over the age of 2 years. [dermnetnz.org]

If your scalp itches, anti-dandruff shampoos may be helpful, but these may also dry out African hair. [medigoo.com]

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Blepharitis

[…] cause of dry eyes and blepharitis. [theralife.com]

Pretty much everywhere you have hair, you also have oil glands. These glands help to lubricate your hair and prevent it from turning brittle. [foxnews.com]

Dry Eyes Dry eye occurs when the eyes aren’t sufficiently moisturized, leading to burning, redness and irritation. [eyesurgeonsdallas.com]

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Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

[…] and obstruction atrophic mucosa causing dysphonia hypoplastic-absent mammary glands hypoplastic-absent nipples hypohidrosis anhidrosis sweat pore aplasia soft, thin skin dry [humpath.com]

Other symptoms include brittle hair, loss of hair in the armpits or on the face, nails that appear white, and clubbing of the fingers. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

Treatment [ edit ] Treatment of manifestations: special hair care products to help manage dry and sparse hair; wigs; artificial nails; emollients to relieve palmoplantar hyperkeratosis [en.wikipedia.org]

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Congenital Non-Goitrous Hypothyroidism Type 4

Signs may include dry skin and hair, skin depigmentation, and atrophic breasts, according to Merck. [newsmax.com]

Other possible symptoms include: pain in your joints or muscles constipation brittle hair or nails voice hoarseness puffiness in your face As the disease progresses, these [healthline.com]

I am still fatigued(though not near as bad as before diagnosis of SAI), have dry skin, headaches and low body temp. [mdjunction.com]

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Netherton Syndrome

Dry, scaly skin is the main symptom. [webmd.com]

The patient was presented to our clinic with sparse and brittle hair along with pruritic, erythematous and scaling cutaneous lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hair anomalies usually become apparent after infancy, with sparse and brittle hair caused by TI (bamboo hair viewed by light microscopy) and other hair shaft anomalies (pili [orpha.net]

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Constipation

In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of dry cupping therapy (an Eastern traditional manipulative therapy) in children with functional constipation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

brittle fingernails impaired memory a puffy face A blood test known as a thyroid function test can help assess the function of your thyroid. [healthline.com]

Definition (CCC) Impression of infrequent or difficult passage of hard, dry feces without cause Definition (CCC) Difficult passage of hard, dry, feces Definition (MEDLINEPLUS [fpnotebook.com]

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Hyperthyroidism

[…] hair Muscle cramps Dry skin Goiter (swelling of thyroid gland) Brittle nails Slow heart rate Irregular period Sensitivity to cold Constipation Carpal tunnel syndrome Treatment [piedmont.org]

Symptoms may include nervousness, irritability, extra sweating (perspiration), and fine, brittle hair. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Common side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, sore throat, and changes in taste. [healthline.com]

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Menopause

In fact, HRT may increase a woman's risk of dry eyes or worsen dry eye symptoms. Dry eyes are common in women after menopause. [allaboutvision.com]

What can you do to help symptoms like dry skin and brittle hair? Paramount "Moisturizing, being physically active, and continuing to have sexual activity can all help. [buzzfeed.com]

[…] nails, hair on chin or chest where it is normally absent Decrease in breast size and change in skin texture What do I need to know about menopause? [drugs.com]

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Ichthyosis Vulgaris

You should use mild, non-drying soaps. [nlm.nih.gov]

lustreless hair Atopic diathesis - a predisposition to allergy Acquired ichthyosis Acquired ichthyosis arises in adult life, and is rare It has similar clinical features [pcds.org.uk]

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin. [wikidata.org]

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Argininosuccinic Aciduria

Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply. [mybiosource.com]

Progressive liver damage, skin lesions, and brittle hair may also be seen. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] triggered by infection or stress and present recurring episodes of hyperammonemia, with vomiting, irritability, behavioral dysfunction, hepatomegaly, trichorrhexis nodosa (dry [visualdx.com]

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Sunburn

After getting out of the bath, pat dry or allow your body to air dry. Do this once daily until you get positive results. [top10homeremedies.com]

Trichothiodystrophy: update on the sulfur-deficient brittle hair syndromes. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001; 44 :891–920. [ PubMed : 11369901 ] Itoh T, Ono T, Yamaizumi M. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Afterward, gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Rubbing your skin to dry off will only irritate it further. [prevention.com]

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Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Gastrointestinal system: Constipation Musculoskeletal system: Joint pains and muscle cramps Cardiovasular system: Bradycardia Reproductive system: Irregular menstrual cycle Others: Dry [symptoma.com]

However, if it does, common symptoms are: Fatigue Depression Sensitivity to cold Weight gain Muscle weakness Coarsening of the skin Dry or brittle hair Constipation Muscle [healthengine.com.au]

[…] loss or thinning, brittle hair Irregular or heavy menstrual periods Depression Slowed heart rate Because the symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroid may be similar to those for other [webmd.com]

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Ringed Hair Disease

At naked eye examination the hairs were dry, 6 to 7 cm long, and they showed dull and shining areas giving the scalp hair a scintillating appearance (fig. 1). [unboundmedicine.com]

Case Report A 22-year-old Caucasian woman complained of thin and brittle hair since puberty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hair can be stretched up to 50% of its original length when it is: a. dry c. permed b. damaged d. wet 43. [www-bsac.eecs.berkeley.edu]

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Tinea Pedis

In addition: Keep your feet clean and dry, especially between your toes. Wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water and dry the area carefully and completely. [medlineplus.gov]

The masses surround the hairs, which become brittle; hairs may be penetrated by fungus and thus split. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Hair within the patch area is brittle and easily breaks off near the scalp or pulls out. [livestrong.com]

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Odonto-Onycho-Dermal Dysplasia

[…] involving hair, teeth, nails, and skin, characterized by hypodontia (tooth agenesis), smooth tongue with marked reduction of filiform and fungiform papillae, nail dysplasia, dry [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hair was brittle, and the hair shaft was thick and irregular. The patient presented good hair density and showed no dental changes ( Figure 1 ). [scielo.br]

We report on three boys, two brothers and their maternal cousin, presenting with dry hair, pilar keratosis, severe hypodontia, smooth tongue, onychodysplasia, and keratoderma [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Keratitis

For example, dry eyes may occur if you don't produce enough tears or if you produce poor-quality tears. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable. [mayoclinic.org]

sulfur-deficient hair that displays a diagnostic alternating light and dark banding pattern, called 'tiger tail banding,' under polarizing microscopy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aetiology: Dry Eye Disease (DED) is divided into aqueous-deficient dry eye and evaporative dry eye, and the two forms can occur together. [college-optometrists.org]

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