Hair Diseases Worse Than Lice
Do you think head lice is the worst hair disease you could get? Although uncomfortable and highly contagious, head lice can easily be treated using special shampoos and fine-toothed combs that can be found in any department store. Some of the following diseases are incurable, though treatments do exist; however, it isn't as easy as buying a special shampoo and a comb.
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Scalp Psoriasis
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Scalp psoriasis causes extreme dryness, itchiness and redness, forming plaques (or large scales) on the scalp. It cannot be cured, but there are treatments.
Alopecia Universalis
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Alopecia universalis is the complete absence of hair on the scalp or body, including eyebrows, eyelashes and pubic hair.
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Tinea Capitis
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Tinea capitis is a fungus that grows on the scalp and is often called "scalp ringworm." It affects mostly children, but becomes absent at puberty.
Telogen Effluvium
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Telogen effluvium causes massive hair loss due to stress, eating disorders, diet changes and other forms of bodily abuse.
Folliculitis
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Folliculitis is the emergence of small, white pimples that surround the hair follicles, causing itchiness and sometimes pain.
Pilar Cysts
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Pilar cysts are benign tumors that grow from hair follicles and are filled with keratin, which is found in hair, skin and nails. They are often genetic.
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