trichorrhexis /trich·or·rhex·is/ (-rek´sis) the condition in which the hairs break.
trichorrhexis [trik″o-rek´sis]
trichorrhexis nodosa
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.
trichorrhexis no·do·sa (n -d s )n. A condition in which minute nodes are formed in the hair shafts, weakening the hair and causing splitting and breaking. Also called clastothrix, trichoclasia. |
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.
trichorrhexis nodosa
Dermatology A defect in the hair shaft characterized by thickened weak points–nodes that cause hair breakage; TN may have a genetic basis but is precipitated by environmental factors–eg, “perming,”
blow drying, aggressive brushing, chemical exposure
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