Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Medical genetics. Hair diseases are illnesses that impact the persistence and regular growth of hair. Types of hair diseases include folliculitis, hirsutism, hypertrichosis, hypotrichosis ( alopecia ), Menkes kinky hair syndrome, monilethrix, and piedra. [ 1]
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]
Pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia ( AGA) [ 1]) is a hair loss condition that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp. [ 2][ 3] In male-pattern hair loss ( MPHL ), the hair loss typically presents itself as either a receding front hairline, loss of hair on the crown and vertex of the scalp, or a combination of both.
Hypertrichosis (often mistakenly classified as hirsutism) is a well documented condition in horses with a hormonal disorder of the hypothalamus, called Cushing's disease. It is the most common endocrine disease of the middle-aged to older horse, often resulting in fatal laminitis.
Pages in category "Hair diseases" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Alopecia areata;
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.
The clinical presentation is typically single or multiple patches of hair loss, sometimes with a 'black dot' pattern (often with broken-off hairs), that may be accompanied by inflammation, scaling, pustules, and itching. Uncommon in adults, tinea capitis is predominantly seen in pre-pubertal children, more often boys than girls.
Keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris ( KP; also follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris, or colloquially chicken skin[ 1]) is a common, autosomal - dominant, genetic condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh -like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or inflammation. [ 2]