Dry hair

Hair that does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain its normal shine and texture.

Common Causes

• Anorexia nervosa
• Excessive washing, or using harsh soaps or alcohols
• Excessive blow-drying
• Dry air (environmental dryness)
• Menkes kinky hair syndrome
• Malnutrition (for example, kwashiorkor disease)
• Underactive parathyroid (hypoparathyroidism)
• Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)