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Rapunzel syndrome is characterized by a compulsive disorder of pulling one's own hair and ingesting it. There are several psychiatric disorders that are associated with Rapunzel syndrome, such as trichotillomania, trichophagia, and pica. Trichotillomania is the compulsion to pull out one's own hair; if an individual consumes it after ripping it ...
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]
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 ...
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.
Dermatology, medical genetics. Trichothiodystrophy ( TTD) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterised by brittle hair and intellectual impairment. The word breaks down into tricho – "hair", thio – "sulphur", and dystrophy – "wasting away" or literally "bad nourishment". TTD is associated with a range of symptoms connected ...
Saw palmetto is a type of palm tree. Oil from the saw palmetto berry is extracted to help treat certain health conditions, including hair loss and prostate enlargement. More research is needed ...
Tricho-hepato-enteric syndrome: Microscopic analysis of the hair shaft showing breaks located at nodes in the hair (trichorrhexis nodosa) and longitudinal breaks. Trichorrhexis nodosa is a defect in the hair shaft characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily. [ 2][ 3]: 636 This group of conditions ...
While there hasn’t been enough research to say whether it can aid in hair growth for sure, there have been a few promising studies. One 2014 Korean study using mice found that peppermint oil led ...