Matting of hair: what is the role of conditioners?

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Mar;20(3):334-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01430.x.

Abstract

Matting of the hair is a very rare and multifactorial condition affecting usually women. We present three female patients with matting of the hair as a result of the shampoo used. In all three cases, cutting of the affected hair was unavoidable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hair Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Hair Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Hair Diseases / pathology
  • Hair Preparations / adverse effects*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Hair Preparations