trichorrhexis /trich·or·rhex·is/ (-rek´sis) the condition in which the hairs break.
trichorrhexis [trik″o-rek´sis]
trichorrhexis nodo´sa a condition marked by fracture and splitting of the cortex of a hair into strands, giving the appearance of white nodes at which the hair is easily broken.
trich·or·rhex·is (tr k  -r k ss)n. A condition in which the hairs readily break or split. Also called trichoschisis. |
trichorrhexis [trik″o-rek´sis]
the condition in which the hairs are split and feather-like.
trichorrhexis nodo´sa a condition marked by fracture and splitting of the cortex of a hair into strands, giving the appearance of white nodes at which the hair is easily broken. Called also bamboo hair.
trichorrhexis
the condition in which the hairs are split and feather-like.
trichorrhexis nodosa
structural abnormalities of the hair shaft result in breakage and hypotrichosis; seen in horses, dogs and humans. Physical or chemical damage to the hair is usually responsible.
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