Hair & Scalp SciencesQuestion 69 of 100
The medical term for split ends is:
a.Canities
b.Trichoptilosis
c.Pityriasis
d.Monilethrix
Explanation
Trichoptilosis is the technical name for the splitting of hair ends. It can often be improved with conditioning and by trimming the damaged ends.
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