hair/scalp disorders

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.