Alopecia
Hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches cause by an auto-immune disorder.
What is alopecia areata?
Born without pigment in skin, hair, and eyes.
What is congenital canities?
Loss of all terminal scalp hair.
What is alopecia totalis?
Variety of canities characterized by altering bands of gray +pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand.
What is ringed hair?
Temporary hair loss after pregnancy.
What is postpartum alopecia?
The technical term for split ends.
What is trichoptilosis?
Loss of terminal hair on body and scalp.
What is alopecia universalis?
Condition in which hair grows longer or thicker than usual.
What is hypertrichosis?
Form of acquired hair loss that results from prolonged or repetitive tension on the scalp hair.
What is traction alopecia?
The technical term for beaded hair.
What is monilethrix?