Trichorrhexis nodosa

Treatment:

Improving environmental factors will reduce damage to the hair. Gentle brushing with a soft brush should replace more aggressive brushing, ratting, or other procedures. Harsh chemicals such as straightening compounds and permanents should be avoided. The hair should not be ironed. Excessively harsh shampoo should be avoided. Hair conditioners should be used.

Expectations (prognosis):

This condition is self-limiting. Improvements in grooming techniques and in environmental conditions will correct the abnormality.

Complications:

• may affect self-esteem

Calling your health care provider:

Try home care measures first (gentle brushing, avoiding chemicals, and so on). If there is no improvement, or if other symptoms begin to appear, call for an appointment with your health care provider to see if the symptoms were actually caused by a different disorder.