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Hair Loss in Children
Hair Loss in Children isn’t Generally Permanent
Hair loss in children can be frightening, but in most
cases what’s causing the symptom isn’t something that will result in
permanent baldness. In fact, most conditions that can be the
cause of hair
loss in a child are benign and quite treatable. There are, however, a few
illnesses that can cause a child to lose hair for good. Regardless the
suspected cause, medical attention should be sought for a solid analysis of
the problem.
The best way to examine the loss of hair in children is to look at the
common causes. They include:
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Tinea Capitis: If this is causing hair loss in a
child, it’s a treatable fungal infection. Treatment can take several
weeks, and the infection is contagious, but hair growth should resume
eventually.
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Traction Alopecia: Simply put, if a child is losing
hair due to this condition, it may be pulled too tightly due to the hair
style. The same holds true for trichotillomania, which involves a child
actually pulling his or her hair out.
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Alopecia Areata: The prognosis for this cause can be
sketchy. This autoimmune condition can be hard to predict, but typically
hair that’s lost can grow back. Unfortunately, a new breakout may occur
and sometimes it won't grow back.
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Scarring Alopecia: This isn’t technically the cause of
shedding in children, but rather the site where scarring is present. Hair
may not grow where there has been trauma or swelling.
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Chemotherapy: If a child has lost hair due to cancer
treatments, it’s very likely it will grow back about six months after the
medicine is stopped. This cause is almost never permanent.
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Malnourishment or Vitamin Deficiencies: If one or both
of these are the causes of a child’s hair loss, proper nutrition is likely
to resume normal hair growth. Other issues may also be present aside from
the hair loss, so if this is the suspected cause, medical advice is
imperative.
No matter what is causing your child to lose hair, the
effects can be difficult on the child. This is particularly so for young
girls. Take care to seek medical advice immediately if hair loss is
unexpected. In children the condition is generally is treatable, but it’s
best for a medical professional to determine the actual cause of the
problem.
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