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Alopecia
Alopecia
Hair loss or alopecia refers to a loss of hair on one or more parts of the body. The scalp is mostly affected. Depending on the severity of hair loss, it may affect only a small area or the entire body. Males and females are both affected by alopecia.
Causes
- Lupus
- Thyroid disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Abnormality in the immune system that damages hair follicles
- Vitiligo
Diagnosis and Treatment
It is occasionally necessary to biopsy the scalp to confirm the diagnosis. A bald area may also show a growth of short hairs that are presumably fractured hairs, thin and short hairs, and grey hairs growing in the area.
Treatment Includes
- Steroid creams, lotions, and shampoos
- Topical immunotherapy
- Elimination of emotional stress
- Corticosteroids
- Oral systemic steroids