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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for Brittle hair
  1. Trichorrhexis nodosa 
    ... or sweat glands Trichothiodystrophy (inherited disorder that causes brittle hair, skin problems, and intellectual disability) Biotin deficiency (inherited ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001449.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Hypothyroidism 
    ... Paleness or dry skin Sadness or depression Thin, brittle hair or fingernails Weakness Weight gain Late symptoms, if ... reveal: High diastolic blood pressure (second number) Thin brittle hair Coarse features of the face Pale or dry ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000353.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Neonatal hypothyroidism 
    ... also have: Poor feeding, choking episodes Constipation Dry, brittle hair Hoarse cry Jaundice (skin and whites of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001193.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Graft-versus-host disease 
    ... Weight loss Reduced bile flow from the liver Brittle hair and premature graying Damage to sweat glands Cytopenia ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001309.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Menkes disease 
    Common symptoms of Menkes disease in infants are: Brittle, kinky, steely, sparse, or tangled hair Pudgy, rosy cheeks, sagging facial skin Feeding difficulties ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001160.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pantothenic acid and biotin 
    ... tongue). Signs of biotin deficiency include skin rashes, hair loss, and brittle nails. Large doses of pantothenic acid do not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002410.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Hypoparathyroidism 
    ... causing breathing difficulties) Abdominal pain Abnormal heart rhythm Brittle nails Cataracts Calcium deposits in some tissues Decreased consciousness Dry hair Dry, scaly skin Pain in the face , legs, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000385.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Iron deficiency anemia 
    ... As the anemia gets worse, symptoms may include: Brittle nails Blue ... Hair loss Symptoms of the conditions associated with bleeding ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000584.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Nail abnormalities 
    ... or when you do not get enough nutrition. Brittle nails are often a normal result of aging. ... polish can cause nails to peel and become brittle. Infection: Fungus or yeast cause changes in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003247.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Aging changes in hair and nails 
    ... your health care provider if you have sudden hair loss. This can be ... and brittle. They may also become yellowed and opaque. Nails, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004005.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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