title: [Frizzy hair pathology].
abstract: Frizzy hair syndrome is frequent. It is due to sideways growth and tight coiling of the hair fiber. It is often secondary to unsuitable grooming practices causing ingrown hair (pili incarnati) followed by infection and\or damage. The fragility of frizzy hair promotes alopecia due to chronic traction, use of hair relaxers, and perming. Treatment of complications is difficult so awareness of precautionary measures is important.
authors.affiliation: Service de dermatologie, Hôpital d'instruction des Armées Laveran, Marseille, France. morandjj@aol.com
authors.forename: Jean-Jacques
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Morand
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations