The Definition of Alopecia
May 10th, 2008 Filed Under General
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Alopecia can simply be defined in two words, Hair Loss. Alopecia is the description the medical field provides for the loss of hair from any part of the body, usually though this occurs in the scalp or the head. Most of the time, alopecia is an unwanted condition unlike those that get rid of hair from their body through cosmetic procedures for their vanity. The term Alopecia is a general use term.
Alopecia is subdivided into different types. Most common is the Alopecia Androgenica, from the male hormone androgen. This refers to the more commonly known male pattern baldness. Although it is generally believed in the medical community that DHT or Dihydro-testosterone and its rise in count is the cause for male pattern baldness, the availability of a cure or treatment to counter its rise in numbers is still far away. Female pattern baldness is also a rising problem with women and aging is considered to be one of its causes, other causes include ailments and diseases.
Other sub types of Alopecia include; Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Alopecia, Alopecia Universalis, Traction Alopecia and a host of others. It is imperative that when trying to treat alopecia, the type of alopecia experienced is to be determined to formulate the proper procedure for its treatment.
Being inflicted with hair loss or alopecia can be very devastating to a person. Some lose self esteem and confidence and may suffer from slight depression. This can be a hinder to a person’s productivity. That is why it is imperative to find the proper cure to prevent the spread of Alopecia.
Post Linx
Permalink | Trackback |
|
Print This Article |
Comments
Leave a Reply