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 hair straightening compounds and permanents should be avoided. The hair should not be ironed. Excessively harsh shampoo should be avoided. Hair conditioners should be used.
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Trichorrhexis invaginata
Steatocystoma simplex
Leontiasis ossea
Naegleriasis
Acne conglobata
Dioctophyme renale
Elephantiasis nostras