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    Glossary Brittle Hair Syndrome

    group of conditions causing dry, fragile, easily breakable hair

    Brittle Hair Syndrome refers to a group of conditions characterized by hair that is dry, fragile, and prone to breakage. This can result from various factors, including genetic disorders like trichorrhexis nodosa, environmental damage, or nutritional deficiencies. For professionals, understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment, which may involve addressing dietary issues, improving hair care practices, or managing any associated medical conditions.

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    1. Trichothiodystrophy: Review of sulfur-deficient brittle hair syndromes and association with the ectodermal dysplasias Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1990 · 144 citations
    2. Canestick Lesion of Vellus Hair in Netherton's Syndrome Archives of Dermatology · 1985 · 9 citations
    3. Disorders of hair in children Current Paediatrics · 2003
    4. Trichoscopy in Unveiling the Triad of Netherton Syndrome Clinical Dermatology Review · 2025
    5. Hair Shaft Abnormalities – Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment Dermatology · 2005 · 44 citations
    6. Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I Pediatric Dermatology · 2016 · 33 citations
    7. Ichthyosis and Trichothiodystrophy: the Tay and PIBI(D)S Syndromes 1989 · 2 citations
    8. Netherton Syndrome SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician · 2003 · 1 citations
    9. A novel pathogenic variant of NECTIN4 gene in a child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome Indian dermatology online journal · 2023
    10. The Effects of the Oral Supplementation with a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate (Kera-Diet®) on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo and Benchmark-Controlled Clinical Trial on Healthy Females Trichology and cosmetology: · 2021
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    1. What happened to my hair? It changed drastically and became much more brittle in just a few months Community · 19 May 2025
    2. How long does it to start recovering from hair loss / thinning / super brittle after starting taking huge amounts of iron supplements? Reddit · 28 Sept 2025
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    8. Has anyone else noticed their hair getting super dry while using dutasteride? Reddit · 1 Jun 2024
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    10. 7 month on Finesteride 1mg. Regrowth or not? Reddit · 2 Jul 2025
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