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GlossaryHair Fragility (Trichoptilosis)

condition where hair strands are weak and easily break

Hair fragility refers to the condition where hair strands are weak and prone to breaking or splitting. This can be caused by various factors such as excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions. For professionals, understanding hair fragility is crucial for diagnosing and recommending appropriate treatments to strengthen and protect the hair.

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research What Work-Up Should Be Done for Patients With Alopecia?

May 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Children's hair loss can have various causes, including infections, autoimmune issues, physical stress, nutritional problems, and genetic factors.

research Hair And Nail Disorders In Children With Fitzpatrick Skin Type V

October 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Children with darker skin can have various hair and nail issues.

research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children

51 citations, January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”

The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.

research Follicular Density and Ratios in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia

19 citations, February 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.

research Trichotillomania: Chronic Disorder Characterized by Compulsive Hair Pulling

January 2017 in “International journal of science and research”

Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder, more common in females, treated with therapy and sometimes medication.

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