Differential diagnosis of Brittle hair

1 -BIDS syndrome

A rare inherited condition characterized by brittle hair (B), mental and physical impairment (I), decreased fertility (D) and short stature (S)

2 -Autoimmune thyroid disease

Like Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

3 -Ectodermal dysplasia

A group of rare inherited conditions which affect the ectodermal skin layer which includes the skin, hair, teeth and nails. 

4 -Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a common disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

5 -Kwashiorkor

A malnutrition state that is produced by severe protein deficiency.

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