Alopecia
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Also known as: hair lossContent medically reviewed byDr. Aakash GuptaMBBS, MD, FRGUHS DermatologyView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTCausesCausesThere are various reasons for hair loss. Some of the factors include:Hereditary-family history of alopecia increases the riskHormonal changes-imbalances caused by pregnancy or menopause could lead to hair lossMedical conditions such as scalp infections, lichen planus, lupus, sarcoidosis, hair-pulling disorder, an autoimmune disorderMedications such as cancer drugs, intake of Vitamin ARadiation therapy to the headStressful experiences such as sudden weight loss, surgery, high fever, loss of loved one-trigger hair lossCertain hairstyles that pull hair tightlyBeauty treatments that could cause inflammation of the hair follicle Hereditary-family history of alopecia increases the risk Hormonal changes-imbalances caused by pregnancy or menopause could lead to hair loss Medical conditions such as scalp infections, lichen planus, lupus, sarcoidosis, hair-pulling disorder, an autoimmune disorder Medications such as cancer drugs, intake of Vitamin A Radiation therapy to the head Stressful experiences such as sudden weight loss, surgery, high fever, loss of loved one-trigger hair loss Certain hairstyles that pull hair tightly Beauty treatments that could cause inflammation of the hair follicle Family history Age - more common among older people Poor nutrition Medical conditions such as diabetes, lupus Stress Gradual thinning of hair on the head Circular/patchy hairless regions Sudden loss of hair Loosening of hair Full body hair loss Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp Eat a well-balanced diet and consume adequate iron rich food. Avoid tight hairstyles Avoid pulling your hair Treat your hair gently while washing it Avoid hot oil treatments Do not get chemical beauty treatments often Patients with alopecia areata are at increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease, vitiligo Emotional issues such as depression
Hereditary-family history of alopecia increases the risk
Hormonal changes-imbalances caused by pregnancy or menopause could lead to hair loss
Medical conditions such as scalp infections, lichen planus, lupus, sarcoidosis, hair-pulling disorder, an autoimmune disorder
Medications such as cancer drugs, intake of Vitamin A
Radiation therapy to the head
Stressful experiences such as sudden weight loss, surgery, high fever, loss of loved one-trigger hair loss
Certain hairstyles that pull hair tightly
Beauty treatments that could cause inflammation of the hair follicle
Family history
Age - more common among older people
Poor nutrition
Medical conditions such as diabetes, lupus
Stress
Gradual thinning of hair on the head
Circular/patchy hairless regions
Sudden loss of hair
Loosening of hair
Full body hair loss
Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp
Eat a well-balanced diet and consume adequate iron rich food.
Avoid tight hairstyles
Avoid pulling your hair
Treat your hair gently while washing it
Avoid hot oil treatments
Do not get chemical beauty treatments often
Patients with alopecia areata are at increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease, vitiligo
Emotional issues such as depression
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