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Alopecia

Alopecia  is considered an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, the structures from which hairs grow. This can lead to hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere.

Alopecia

Absence of hair from skin areas where it is normally present. Popular name-Hair loss.

Symptoms of Alopecia

   may include

Hair loss occurs in small, round patches that are usually about the size of a quarter. It can affect any part of the body, but most commonly affects the head and face.

       Male pattern hair loss- Thinning or complete loss of hair at the hairline and top of the head.

       Female diffuse hair loss- A gradual thinning of hair, especially on the top of the head. The hairline usually stays the same.

       Alopecia areata- Broken hairs, or hairs easily removed; one or more round or oval bald patches

 Types of Alopecia

Types of Alopecia

        1. Alopecia areata

        2. Tinea capitis

        3. Hyper androgenism

        4. Seborrheic dermatitis

        5. Radiation / anti cancer drugs

        6. Postpartum, post febrile

        7. Post 

        8. Post surgery / trauma

        9. Hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease

       10.Colchicine

       11.Excess of Vitamin A

       12.Heavy metals

Causes of Alopecia  

The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, but the reasons for this are not clear. Few may be 

                 Aging

                 Genetics

                  Illness

                  Some medications, such as chemotherapy

                  Malnutrition

                  Autoimmune disorder, in the case of alopecia areata

 In Further diffuse

             Androgenetic

             Bad liver or kidney function

             Child birth

             Drugs and chemicals

             Emotional stress

             Fever (high)

             Growth (malignant)

             Hypothyroidism

             Hemorrhage

             Iron deficiency

             Inadequate diet 

Scarring Alopecia

Treatment Of Alopecia

There is no cure for alopecia areata, but treatments and therapies can help hair regrow. Hair often regrows on its own, especially if there are only a few patches of hair loss that have been present for less than a year.

         Treat tinea capitis or seborrhea

         Treat the general systemic aliment

         Local 2% minoxidil

         For androgenic hair loss, finasteride 0.5 mg ( 5 a reductase inhibitor)

         Spironolactone and cimetidine are also antiandrogenic

Surgical and other Procedures

             Surgical options include hair transplants, scalp reduction, and strip or flap grafts

Prognosis of Alopecia

The course of alopecia areata varies from person to person. Some people have one episode of hair loss, while others have bouts throughout their lives. Hair may not regrow fully in some people.

Contagious Alopecia

No, alopecia areata is not contagious and cannot spread from person to person.
A board-certified dermatologist can help determine if you have alopecia areata and what may help regrow your hair.

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