Hair Loss Children
When you are faced with a child who is suffering from hair loss it can be very difficult seek an accurate diagnosis. There are several different types of hair loss in children that can occur. However finding a doctor who has in depth knowledge on the subject is crucial to receiving proper treatment. Your usual family practitioner may not be able to help you, though you may turn to your family doctor for referral to a specialist.
Tinea Capitis, also called ringworm of the scalp, is a type of hair loss caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. A dermatologist can easily diagnose this condition by simply looking at the scalp; a hair pull test may also be performed to determine if further hair test will occur. There is usually one concentrated patch of hair loss that is round in shape; the scalp may appear to have stubble. Look for physicians who specialize in alopecia, or hair loss to narrow down your search.
To avoid multiple trips to different doctor’s offices you may want to first call ahead to enquire about a doctor’s experience with hair loss in children. The bald patches will not present any inflammation or scaling. At present there is no known cause for alopecia areata, though there is a genetic link, children with this condition will usually have a relative who has suffered the condition. An oral antifungal and Nizoral antifungal is usually prescribed to treat this form of hair loss in children. Your insurance company may also be able to help you in finding a specialist or physician who can help you.
Traction Alopecia is a form of hair loss in children most commonly found in girls. This condition is caused by hair styling such as teasing, constant washing and combing, tight hairstyles, and curling. A little research can also be reassuring to both parent and child. Not putting stress on the hair follicles, and handling the hair as little as possible can remedy this condition.
Another cause of hair loss in children is Trichotillomania, or the compulsion to pull out one’s hair. Hair loss in children can be a very traumatizing condition; it can also be very embarrassing.The majority of Trichotillomania cases are caused by long term or short-term stress, and emotional or psychological anxiety of some kind. Addressing the cause of the anxiety that the child is experiencing is the best way to prevent further hair pulling from occurring, ignore the hair pulling itself.
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