Hair Loss
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
alopecia
technical term for beaded hair
monilethrix
condition of hair growth where the hair grows longer or thicker than usual
hypertrichosis
fungal infection; dry, yellow crusts on the scalp
tinea favosa
highly contagious condition caused by mites
scabies
hair loss; miniaturization of terminal hair/shortened anagen phase
Androgenic alopecia
split ends
trichoptilosis
growth of terminal hair on a woman’s body; upper lip, chin, cheeks, chest
hirsuties
ringworm; contagious condition caused by fungal infection
tinea
infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice
Pediculosis capitis
affected hair follicles to be attacked by the immune system
Alopecia areata
technical term for brittle hair
Fragilitas crinium
gray hair; results from the loss of the hair’s natural pigment
canities
dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus
scutula
inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci
carbuncles
temporary hair loss experienced after pregnancy
Postpartum alopecia
knotted hair; characterized by brittleness and nodular swellings
Trichorrhexis nodosa
tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that give natural color to the hair
melanin
naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin
malassezia
boil; acute, localized bacterial infection of the tissue
furuncle
total loss of all terminal scalp hair
Alopecia totalis
variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray on strands
ringed hair
dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp
Pityriasis capitis simplex
dandruff; characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells
pityriasis
inflammation or infection of the hair follicles
folliculitis