What is Trichonodosis?

Trichonodosis is characterized by knotted hair on the distal portion of the hair shaft. This may be spontaneous or secondary to mechanical factors like vigorous scratching or combing the hair. Trichonodosis may be associated with abnormal scalp and body hair growth.

What does Trichorrhexis Nodosa look like?

Common Symptoms of Trichorrhexis Nodosa include,

Presence of white nodules on the hair. Dullness in hair. Reduction in hair growth. Spilt ends on hair shaft.

What causes Trichorrhexis Nodosa?

The condition may be triggered by things such as blow-drying, ironing the hair, over-brushing, perming, or excessive chemical use. In some cases, trichorrhexis nodosa is caused by an underlying disorder, including very rare ones, such as: Thyroid not making enough thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism)

What are hair casts?

Hair casts (HCs) are thin, elongated, firm, whitish cylindrical concretions which ensheath the hair shaft and can be easily dislodge. They are of two different types: peripilar and parakeratotic keratin cast. Due to its clinical resemblance to pediculosis capitis, the entity is also known as pseudonits.

What is HDIR?

The High-Definition InfraRed (HDIR) thermal-imaging system is a thermal camera with highest geometrical resolution producing a video signal according to the HDTV (High- Definition TeleVision) standard. The thermal-imaging system is a parallel-scanning device with two fold interlace.

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What are the hard white things in my hair?

Also known as nits, lice eggs are hard to see and often confused for dandruff or droplets of hair spray. They are small white specks and can be found at the base of the hair shaft.

Why do you get hair casts?

Apparently hair casts are more common in young adults and females, particularly in patients that leave hair with excessive traction for long period. Its etiology is unknown, but its presence can be associated with head pityriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, hair nodes, scalp psoriasis, pityriasis amiantacea.

What is the white gooey stuff in my hair?

White piedra is a relatively rare fungal infection of the hair shaft. It is caused by a yeast-like fungus called Trichosporon. The two types of fungus that cause white piedra are T. inkin and T.

What is the clear stuff around a hair root?

When you pull out your hair "by the root," you may observe a transparent swelling called the "bulb." The area above the bulb usually seen on a plucked hair is the root sheath, the growing area of a hair.

Why does hair Spirale?

Classic curls need gentle care and balanced moisture. Tight Curls: A small, corkscrew-like curl pattern throughout the hair, these tight ringlets tend to be finer and lighter in weight. Without proper moisture, the hair shaft expands and can lose its shape, causing curls to appear dense and unmanageable.

Is Trichorrhexis Nodosa permanent?

Prognosis. Acquired trichorrhexis nodosa is reversible with the avoidance of physical and chemical trauma. Complete resolution may take 2-4 years, depending on the growth of new anagen hairs.

What causes bumps on hair strand?

Folliculitis is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed. It's usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. At first it may look like small red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles — the tiny pockets from which each hair grows.

What is abraded hair?

Broken hair.

The technical term for broken hair is abraded hair.

Why are my hair strands crinkly?

Straw-like hair is often the result of common hair care oversights, such as these: using drying and styling tools (dryers, curling irons, electric rollers, flat irons) at too high a heat setting. using heat-based drying and styling tools too frequently. shampooing too often.

What is the black bulb at the end of hair?

Club hairs are an end product of final hair growth and feature a bulb of keratin (protein) at the root tip of a strand. This bulb keeps the hair in the follicle until it sheds and the hair growth cycle starts over.

Does hair grow back if you pull it out by the root?

Pulling out hair by your root may damage your follicle temporarily, but a new bulb will eventually form, and new hair will grow again through that follicle. According to the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, it may take a few months or more than a year in some cases.

Do plucked hairs eventually stop growing?

However, if done correctly, you can keep it from growing back for up to 6 weeks as plucking removes the hair from the follicle. And, even though it will not permanently stop hair growth, in some people, there may be a reduction in the amount of hair produced in that area, if done correctly.

What are the little balls on my scalp?

What are the symptoms of scalp folliculitis? Folliculitis initially causes small, red bumps that look similar to an acne breakout. Over time, it may spread to other follicles and the bumps may get larger and more inflamed. While it can affect any part of your scalp, it often begins along your hairline.

When you scratch your head and white stuff comes off?

Dandruff flakes are dead skin cells that fall off your scalp. When you have dandruff, your scalp may look scaly or red and feel itchy or raw. Scratching or rubbing your head loosens the flakes. You may notice them more when you wear dark clothes.

When I scratch my scalp I get yellow stuff?

Wet dandruff is the common name for yellow flakes that result from a buildup of oil on the scalp. Unlike dry dandruff, flakes of wet dandruff are larger and often stick to your hair. Excess oil can accumulate and lead to wet dandruff if you don't wash your hair often enough or if you have an oily scalp naturally.

Are hair casts normal?

[1] Even though they are not unusual, there is scarce literature on them and underdiagnosis is common. They often occur in great numbers and must be correctly differentiated from pediculosis capitis. Hair casts are indeed common in psoriasis, pityriasis amiantacea, pityriasis capitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Do hair casts move?

Hair casts are cylindrical structures that encircle the hair shaft (peripilar) and can be freely moved up and down the shaft.

What are keratin casts?

Peripilar keratin casts are white, asymptomatic cylindrical, nonadherent concretions that encircle the entire hair. Differential diagnosis is wide, and they can be associated with several diseases. Although they are not uncommon, they are infrequently reported in the literature.

When I brush my hair white stuff comes out?

White specks can arise from dried hair mousses, sprays, or nourishers that flake off your hair and then fall on your shoulders. And contrary to popular belief, most people with dandruff don't actually have a "dry scalp." Some people avoid shampooing regularly, believing regular washing leads to a dry scalp.

How often should you wash your hair?

For the average person, every other day, or every 2 to 3 days, without washing is generally fine. “There is no blanket recommendation. If hair is visibly oily, scalp is itching, or there's flaking due to dirt,” those are signs it's time to shampoo, Goh says.