Alopecia in Children
March 5th, 2008 Filed Under Uncategorized
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Alopecia is essentially hair loss which can either be partial or complete. Partial hair loss is commonly characterized by patches on the head if the scalp is the one affected. This is commonly called alopecia areata. On the other hand, complete hair loss of the scalp is called alopecia totalis. If the whole body is affected, it is termed as alopecia universalis.
These conditions can affect anyone although cases are most common among young adults and children. However, one must be careful in distinguishing between normal and abnormal loss of hair. It should be taken into consideration that with the development of hair, occasional hair loss may be observed from time to time. Likewise, hair loss among children may indicate various health conditions which must be diagnosed early and accurately.
Normally, it would be difficult for children to be able to identify themselves if they are experiencing abnormal hair loss or not. This is mainly because self-awareness is not yet exactly there. This is where parents should come in. They should at least be familiar with the common variations of hair types that may be observed in children. However, although children are not yet self-conscious, parents must be very careful in handling the situation should alopecia be proven to be an existing condition. When wrongly dealt with, self-pity or unnecessary social anxiety may be experienced by the child which are obviously not going to help resolve the condition.
There are various treatments available for alopecia in children. However, these treatments must not be used without prior allergy tests as children may be a lot more sensitive than adults.
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