Why do children lose their hair too? Help you analyze these 8 reasons, parents should be vigilant

Hair loss is a very common phenomenon at present, not only adults will have hair loss, but even children will have symptoms of hair loss. If the phenomenon of abnormal hair loss in children, we must pay attention to it, and the cause of hair loss in general children may be caused by some underlying diseases, such as head moss or lack of vitamins, or it may be because of the side effects of taking some drugs, but no matter what the reason is caused, it should be paid attention to.

What causes hair loss in children? Listen to what the doctors at Guiyang Jinfengkang Skin Specialist Clinic have to say:

1. Tinea cephalicis

Ringworm cephalus is the most common cause of hair loss in children, a contagious superficial fungal infection that affects the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes. If you have tinea capitis, it can cause hair loss, itchy scalp, and even inflammation, knowing these symptoms is very helpful in treating cephalic moss, and using antifungal ointments and antifungal shampoos can improve tinea capitis. Also, do not share pillows or anything that may spread scalp infections.

2. Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is a disease that affects hair follicles, and children with alopecia areata will show signs of hair loss, and most children with alopecia areata will gradually begin to grow hair later. Alopecia areata, like most autoimmune diseases, is not contagious but also incurable, but corticosteroids and medications can be used to help control the disease and promote hair growth.

3. Vitamin deficiency

Vitamin and mineral deficiencies will affect hair structure and growth, such as because of vitamin deficiency, it will lead to hair loss, dry skin, gum redness, mouth ulcers, etc., so timely supplementation of vitamins needed by the body can help improve hair loss symptoms.

4. Hair loss during the rest period

Children in the telogen phase will have a significant increase in hair loss when combing or washing their hair. Usually due to excessive stress, severe trauma, illness or excessive dieting, once the child's health returns to normal and there is no stress, the hair will grow out, so no special treatment is needed. In addition, various methods can be tried to avoid risk factors that cause hair loss, such as dietary conditioning, supplementation with more vitamins, etc. can help improve symptoms.

5. Seborrheic dermatitis

Excessive dandruff can cause flaky skin in the scalp and can cause itching, which can lead to hair loss if left untreated.

6. Endocrine problems

In children, hair loss may also be caused by hypothyroidism. In addition to hair loss, the disease has other symptoms such as goiter and constipation, so as long as endocrine problems are actively treated, the risk of hair loss can be reduced and hair growth can be promoted.

7. External force pulls hair loss

Unlike adults, children's hair is very fragile, and hair loss caused by external force pulling is physical damage to hair caused by external forces. For example, pulling hair can damage children's delicate hair and cause hair loss, so avoid pulling children's hair.

8. Side effects of drugs and treatments

Sometimes hair loss can be a side effect of treatments for other diseases or medications, such as chemotherapy and certain types of medications. If hair loss occurs after using the drug, consult your doctor to change to another medicine.

Hair loss in children is not a small thing, if the child's hair loss is caused by a disease, it is necessary to pay attention to active treatment, if it is another factor, such as drug side effects or treatment caused by the treatment of the doctor. Children's hair loss should be taken seriously, but it is not terrible, as long as it is actively coped with, it can be well improved.