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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]
Specialty. Dermatology. Pseudofolliculitis barbae ( PFB) is a type of irritant folliculitis that commonly affects people who have curly or coarse facial hair. [ 1] It occurs when hair curls back into the skin after shaving, causing inflammation, redness, and bumps. [ 2][ 3] This can lead to ingrown hairs, scarring, and skin discoloration.
Trichophagia is a form of disordered eating in which persons with the disorder suck on, chew, swallow, or otherwise eat hair. [ 1] The term is derived from ancient Greek θρίξ, thrix ("hair") and φαγεῖν, phagein ("to eat"). [ 2] Tricho- phagy refers only to the chewing of hair, whereas tricho- phagia is ingestion of hair, but many ...
Parry–Romberg syndrome ( PRS) is a rare disease presenting in early childhood [ 1] characterized by progressive shrinkage and degeneration of the tissues beneath the skin, usually on only one side of the face (hemifacial atrophy) but occasionally extending to other parts of the body. [ 2] An autoimmune mechanism is suspected, and the syndrome ...
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.
Topical minoxidil and finasteride spray, which may be especially helpful for women experiencing hair loss after menopause. 2. Spironolactone. This once-daily pill helps target hormones that cause ...
Symptoms include rashes, hives, swelling, redness and itching of the skin. If the allergic reaction is severe, it can even cause a cough, loss of breath or anaphylaxis.
Dermatology. Complications. boil. Ingrown hair is a condition where a hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. The condition is most prevalent among people who have coarse or curly hair. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle ( folliculitis) or "razor bumps" ( pseudofolliculitis barbae ), which vary in size.