Acquired progressive hair tangling is a rare disorder that causes hair to become short, frizzy, and woolly, leading to gradual hair loss. It is hereditary and often affects young adult men or adolescent males after puberty. Over-processing of hair and certain drugs can also cause tangling. There is no known cure, and the condition usually leads to alopecia.
Hair tangling is a symptom of a rare disorder called acquired progressive hair tangling, and is usually followed by gradual hair loss. The affected person’s hair gradually begins to grow short and frizzy, giving the hair an almost woolly appearance. It typically occurs in areas associated with early-onset male pattern baldness, which the medical community labels as premature androgenetic alopecia. The first area to be affected is usually at the top of the hairline, forming an “M” shape above the forehead, and at the top of the head.
This condition usually affects young adult men or adolescent males after puberty. No real cause is known for acquired progressive kinking of the hair. The condition is believed to be hereditary, because premature androgenetic alopecia usually follows hair tangling, and the condition is known to be hereditary.
Some hair tangling conditions could also be the result of damaged hair fibers caused by over-processing the hair. The use of hair dyes and the use of chemicals in permanent straightening and waving treatments are some examples of over-processing. Excessive use of blow dryers can also cause permanent damage to the hair fibers. Some drugs that affect cell division are known to cause hair tangling, such as drugs used in retinoid therapy for cancer.
Changes in hair pigment occur and the affected person usually realizes that the hair in one area is getting darker. A change in storyline also occurs; the hair gets frizzy and doesn’t seem to grow to the point where it needs to be cut anymore. Hair affected by acquired progressive tangling usually becomes increasingly curly, dry and frizzy. This makes the hair difficult to comb or manage.
Although tangled hair is more commonly found in men, women can also be affected by this condition. There is no known treatment for tangling hair. On rare occasions, the abnormality may resolve on its own, such as a woman whose hair returns to normal after a pregnancy. In cases where there is no evidence of over-processed hair, it is assumed that alopecia will occur and the tangled hair will gradually begin to fall out.
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