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Uncombable hair syndrome ( UHS) is a rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect. It is characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb. [ 4] It was first reported in the early 20th century. [ 5] It typically becomes apparent between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. [ 6]
Loose anagen syndrome is primarily described in fair-haired children who have easily dislodgeable hair. [ 8]: 641 It is commonly present in younger children, generally between the ages of 2 and 8. [ 4] It is especially observed in female children with light coloured hair. Females and males have differences in hair.
Canities subita, also called Marie Antoinette syndrome or Thomas More syndrome, is an alleged condition of hair turning white overnight due to stress or trauma. [1] The trivial names come from specific cases in history including that of Queen Marie Antoinette of France whose hair was noted as having turned stark white overnight after her capture following the ill-fated flight to Varennes ...
Overdoing it with dry shampoo, over-washing your hair, and even over-coloring or chemically-processing it could contribute to hair or scalp pain on some level. “If there is an extreme buildup of ...
The first key difference is that androgenetic alopecia is a permanent form of hair loss, whereas telogen effluvium is a temporary type of alopecia. Put simply, hair that’s lost from androgenetic ...
Amy Schumer's new Hulu series, Life & Beth, which is inspired by her own life, features a scene in which the younger version of her has pulled out so much of her hair that she needs a wig.It's ...
The HAIR-AN syndrome is a rare subtype of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) characterized by hyperandrogenism (HA), insulin resistance (IR) and acanthosis nigricans (AN). The symptoms of the HAIR-AN syndrome are largely due to severe insulin resistance, which can be secondary to blocking antibodies against the insulin receptor or genetically absent/reduced insulin receptor number/function.
Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] A hair whorl is a patch of hair growing in a circular direction around a visible center point. Hair whorls occur in most hairy animals, on the body as well as on the head. Hair whorls, also known as crowns, swirls, or trichoglyphs, can be either clockwise or counterclockwise in direction of growth.