Brittle hair: A condition which is characterized by the occurrence of brittle hair. See free access online books about Brittle hair below. See detailed information below for a list of 51 causes of Brittle hair, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Brittle hair as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 11
medications causing Brittle hair
The list below shows some of the causes of Brittle hair mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Brittle hair. Of the 51 causes of Brittle hair that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Brittle hair' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Brittle hair:
Hair symptoms (644 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Brittle hair:
Hair symptoms (644 causes), Hair loss (380 causes), Baldness (380 causes), Hair disorders, Scalp symptoms (31 causes), Scalp disorders, BIDS syndrome, Autoimmune thyroid disease, Ectodermal dysplasia, Hypothyroidism (52 causes), Inherited trait, Excessive use of styling tools, Malnutrition (36 causes), Kwashiokar, Marasmus
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