Canities
The technical term for gray hair.
Ringed hair
Is a variety of canities, characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand.
Hypertrichosis
Or hirsuties, is a condition of abnormal growth.
Trichoptilosis
Is the technical term for split ends.
Trichorrhexis nodosa
(Knotted hair) Is characterized by brittleness
Monilethrix
Technical termfor beaded hair.
Fragilitas Crinium
Technical term for brittle hair.
Pityriasis
Medical term for dandruff.
Malassezia
Naturally occuring fungus that is present on all human skin but only develops the symptoms of dandruff when it grows out f control
Pityriasis capitis simplex
Technical term for classic dandruff that is characterized by scalp irritation.
Pityriasis steatoides
More severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales.
Tinea
Medical term for ring worm.
Tinea capitis
Another type of fungal infection characterized by red papules.
Tinea favosa
Characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp.
Scabies
Highly contagious skin disease caused by the 'mite'
Pediculosis capitis
Head lice.
furuncle
(boil) Localized bacterical infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain.
Carbuncle
Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci.