Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft are known as which condition?

Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft are known as which condition?

• A. Alopecia
• B. Gray hair
• C. Matted hair
• D. Knotted hair

Answer: (D)

Knotted hair describes small bumps or swellings that form along the length of a hair strand. These knots arise when the fiber is twisted or stressed, creating localized bulges that give the shaft an irregular, knotted appearance. This can weaken the hair and lead to breakage if not addressed with gentle detangling and proper conditioning. It’s different from alopecia, which is hair loss at the scalp; gray hair, which is a color change; and matted hair, which is hair tangled into a larger clump rather than discrete nodules along the shaft. To manage, detangle carefully with a conditioner or detangler, use a wide-tooth comb, work in sections, and minimize friction from heat or aggressive brushing.

Knotted hair describes small bumps or swellings that form along the length of a hair strand. These knots arise when the fiber is twisted or stressed, creating localized bulges that give the shaft an irregular, knotted appearance. This can weaken the hair and lead to breakage if not addressed with gentle detangling and proper conditioning. It’s different from alopecia, which is hair loss at the scalp; gray hair, which is a color change; and matted hair, which is hair tangled into a larger clump rather than discrete nodules along the shaft. To manage, detangle carefully with a conditioner or detangler, use a wide-tooth comb, work in sections, and minimize friction from heat or aggressive brushing.