Children's hair loss

Hair loss is not found in adults only, it could be found in children also. Thinning hair and distinct bald spots are some main hair loss examples of children's hair loss. When we discuss children's hair loss, we find different types of hair loss in children. In short, in this post I will tell you some types of hair loss other than normal hair loss that we found in children.



Following are the types and causes of hair loss in children.


  • Alopecia areata.

  • Tinea capitis.

  • Traction alopecia.

  • Trichotillomania.

  • Telogen effluvium.


Alopecia areata


In such types of hair loss, we observe some circular patches on the head without hair or with less hair of about 1.5 to 2 inches. It is said that it is caused when the body 's immune system attacks on hair follicles.


Tinea capitis

Such type of hair loss is caused due to fungal infection in scalps, eyelids and eyebrows. This hair disorder is also known as the ringworm of the scalp. It shows mostly scaly patches on the head.


Traction alopecia

This type of hair loss is physical damage of hairs mostly found in girls. Tight ponytails, hair straightening, and hair bleaching are some initial causes of this type of hair loss.


Trichotillomania

Habit of pulling out our hair causes this type of hair loss. It is caused mostly by plucking, pulling and twisting hair. It looks like broken hair along with different lengths.


Telogen effluvium

This type of hair loss is caused by side effects of a disease or more stress. Sudden increase of stress due to high fever, due to major surgery, loss of your beloved or with any more mental tension.




In short you can categorize children's hair loss as mentioned above but some other factors are also responsible for children's hair loss like not proper feeding or nutritional deficiency. So, it is important to get proper nutrition to prevent hair loss and to increase hair growth.


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