subject: Various Hair Diseases [print this page] Hair are very important part of the body and people notice the quality, texture and style of the hair when they meet any person. Everyone wants to have beautiful, shiny and healthy hair but there are some hair diseases that make them dull and unattractive. There can be different causes of the hair diseases that can damage the hair. The symptoms of all hair diseases differ with each other and on the basis of the symptoms treatment can be decided. The severity of hair diseases also differs and it is better to start treatment of the disease when it is at initial stage.
Hair shaft abnormality is a condition in which people suffer from abnormal breakage of hair. Although everyone faces hair breakage to some extent but if it exceeds the normal level of hair breakage then it indicates that there is something wrong with the hair shafts of the person. The hair become fragile when a person suffers from hair shaft abnormality. The color, density and length of the hair is also greatly affected in this condition. Although these signs indicate the presence of the disease but the confirmed diagnosis is made after microscopic examination and physical examination of the patient.
Trichorrhexis nodosa is another very common hair disease that results from any trauma to hair including blow drying and exposure of hair to harmful chemicals. It can also result from aggressive brushing. According to the experts genetic as well as environmental factors can contribute towards the development of trichorrhexis nodosa. In this disease the discoloration of the hair and breakage close to scalp can be seen. The growth of the hair is hampered in trichorrhexis nodosa. Another common hair disease called loose anagen syndrome usually influences the children who have fair hair. The abnormal morphology of the hair causes the hair to become thin and impairs the growth of the hair. The hair fall is a significant sign of the loose anagen syndrome and hair usually fall in clumps. The scalp of the patients suffering from loose anagen syndrome does not show inflammation or scarring. This disease is thought to be inherited.
