Dry hair: A condition which is characterized by a dry texture to ones hair. See free access online books about Dry hair below. See detailed information below for a list of 47 causes of Dry hair, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Dry hair, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Dry 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 3
medications causing Dry hair
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Dry 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 1 drug interactions causing Dry hair
The list below shows some of the causes of Dry hair mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 47 causes of Dry hair
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Dry hair. Of the 47 causes of Dry hair that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Dry 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 Dry hair:
Hair symptoms (644 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Dry hair:
Brittle hair (51 causes), Coarse hair (39 causes), Thick hair, Excessive washing in harsh chemicals, Anorexia nervosa, Exposure to dry environment, Kwashiorkor, Hypothyroidism (52 causes), Menkes kinky hair syndrome
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