Children's Hair
Loss
Hair loss in children is much more common than most people suspect.
Catherine Wiley, M.D., of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, estimates
that hair loss is responsible for 3% of all pediatric office visits.
Over 2 million children are effected
with hair loss baldness or thinning hair symptoms. Children's hair loss is devastating
phenomena to kids
and grown up children.
Children who show symptoms of hair loss
condition, in most cases, over 50% of them will see normal hair growth
with early treatments in less
than a year. Other children with hair loss will need to try several medications
for which will be effective to resume normal hair growth.
Note that hair loss in children is not due to vitamin deficiencies,
poor scalp circulation, headbands, or hats.
There are several common causes in
children's hair loss.
Underlying medical illness that may cause the hair loss are
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Fungal infection such as
ringworm on the scalp
called Tinea capitis
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Telogen effluvium
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Hair pulling called Trichotillomania
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Body stress, physical or mental
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Chemotherapy or radiation
Did you
know... If you have sudden hair loss, you should first check with your family
doctor or internist to find your hair loss cause . A dermatologist will treat skin infections
that cause hair loss. It may be necessary for you to see an
endocrinologist for hormone imbalances, namely
androgens. Take the first step right NOW! Call or contact us and ask for your
FREE Hair Loss Consultation!
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Please use your medical health care
provider, your doctor for advice,
diagnosis & treatment. Material in this web site are only
general information & not a diagnosis or
answer to your specific hair loss situation.
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