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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for Brittle hair
  1. Trichothiodystrophy 
    ... show signs and symptoms of the condition. Amish brittle hair syndrome BIDS syndrome Brittle hair-intellectual impairment-decreased fertility-short stature syndrome IBIDS ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/trichothiodystrophy - Genetics
  2. Monilethrix 
    ... also have sparse hair growth (hypotrichosis) and short, brittle hair that breaks easily.Affected individuals usually have normal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/monilethrix - Genetics
  3. Argininosuccinic aciduria 
    ... damage, high blood pressure (hypertension), skin lesions, and brittle hair may also be seen.Occasionally, individuals may inherit ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/argininosuccinic-aciduria - Genetics
  4. Björnstad syndrome 
    ... appear twisted when viewed under a microscope. The hair is brittle and breaks easily, leading to short hair that grows slowly. In Björnstad syndrome, pili torti ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/bjornstad-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate syndrome 
    ... in AEC syndrome include changes in skin coloring; brittle, sparse, or missing hair; misshapen or absent fingernails and toenails; and malformed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...odermal-defects-cleft-lip-palate-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Oculodentodigital dysplasia 
    ... Less common features of oculodentodigital dysplasia include sparse hair growth (hypotrichosis); brittle nails; and a skin condition called palmoplantar keratoderma ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/oculodentodigital-dysplasia - Genetics
  7. Uncombable hair syndrome 
    ... scalp in multiple directions. Despite its appearance, the hair is not fragile or brittle, and it grows at a normal or slightly slower rate. Only scalp hair is affected in uncombable hair syndrome.For unknown ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/uncombable-hair-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Trichohepatoenteric syndrome 
    ... Hair in affected individuals is described as wooly, brittle, patchy, and easily pulled out. Under a microscope, some strands of hair can be seen to vary in diameter, with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/trichohepatoenteric-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 
    ... have sparse scalp and body hair (hypotrichosis). The hair is often light-colored, brittle, and slow-growing. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../hypohidrotic-ectodermal-dysplasia - Genetics
  10. Focal dermal hypoplasia 
    ... individuals may have small, ridged fingernails and toenails. Hair on the scalp can be sparse and brittle or absent.Many individuals with focal dermal hypoplasia ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/focal-dermal-hypoplasia - Genetics
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