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GlossaryCombability

ease of combing hair without resistance or damage

Combability refers to how easily hair can be combed or brushed without encountering resistance or causing damage. It is influenced by factors such as hair texture, moisture content, and the presence of tangles or knots. For professionals, assessing combability is crucial for determining the effectiveness of hair care products and treatments aimed at improving hair manageability and health.

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research Coudability hairs: a revisited sign of alopecia areata assessed by trichoscopy

56 citations , June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.

research The coudability sign of alopecia areata: the real story

9 citations , March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.