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Traumatic alopecia, can be caused by the use of hair dryers, combs, metal or other element capable of generating lesions in the scalp. It can also occur when the patient-in a manic state are up in arms about himself. This condition is known as trichotillomania.

Alopecia (chronic telogen effluvium): The term “telogen effluvium” was coined by Kligman in 1961. Is the acute loss of hair after chronic systemic diseases, emotional stress, febrile illness or childbirth. In the latter, telogen effluvium can last up to 6 months after full recovery.

Alopecia drugs: Vitamin A in large doses, cytostatic, thyroid, anticoagulated, mercury and valproic acid can produce alopecia. When the drug is stopped hair loss disappears.

Alopecia in systemic diseases: of endocrine, infectious, Lupus erythematosus or nutritional deficiency. Read the rest of this entry »

The fox lost his hair but not the tricks. In fact, it loses twice a year.

The word “alopecia” descends from the Greek word “Alopex” which means “fox.” The Royal Spanish Academy defines alopecia as “fall or pathological loss of hair.” Maybe it’s a short definition but it is more than right.

Alopecia is the fall prematurely or absence of hair in one or more parts of the body. Its causes are many and the types of alopecia are classified as follows:

Non-scarring alopecia:

They are very common and may improve or be cured through treatment and some even revert spontaneously without being treated. In this type of alopecia hair follicle has a pathological behavior but still alive unless alopecia extending over very long periods (common or androgenetic alopecia). Read the rest of this entry »

As we know, alopecia is the scientific term used to describe the hair loss. Different types of alopecia, which stem from different causes and are expressed differently in the person who suffers in this article we will see the two most common types of alopecia.

Types of Alopecia, Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia or hair loss male pattern has a genetic cause and affects 60% of men over 50 years. It is the most widespread type of baldness among males and their appearance is induced by male sex hormones begin to be produced by the body of the male at puberty. Androgenetic alopecia is present in 20% of young males between 18 and 25. Read the rest of this entry »

Stress can be a cause of alopecia. The same goes for food, general health, hormonal imbalances, among others. If hair loss is so significant as to be concerned, then you should consult with a doctor to determine its causes.

Any type of hair loss is called alopecia, but there are many types of alopecia and its causes are multiple. Only a doctor can diagnose stress alopecia and give appropriate treatment. There are many possible treatments for combat stress alopecia.

If this is a clinical problem, shampoos will not do any good. Shampoos can be used in cases of hair loss caused by skin irritations and clogged pores and follicles, but do not give a solution in cases of medical problems related to hair loss.

If this is not the problem, if it is alopecia areata, it will get worse. With a little luck, a problem will be easier, perhaps caused by a hormonal imbalance, or due to an “agent” unknown that affects the scalp. In such cases, the doctor we usually prescribe a treatment to fix the problem and the hair will grow back normally.