If your hair is falling continuously, then you may be a victim of Alopecia Areata

News Topical, Digital Desk : There are many types of hair loss problems, the most common type of which is alopecia areata. It can happen at any age and gender. Alopecia means 'hair loss' while areata means 'patchy hair loss'. This problem of hair loss is divided into many types and many treatments are also available to prevent it, let's know more about this from dermatologist and venereologist, Dr. Yashwant Singh.

These are the types of alopecia areata

• Alopecia totalis : This is different from localized alopecia, in which hair is lost in patches on the scalp. Whereas alopecia totalis is a complete loss of hair on the scalp. It is also different from alopecia universalis, in which hair is lost all over the body.
• Alopecia universalis: This is hair loss all over the body, including eyebrows and eyelashes. This type of alopecia is very rare.
• Androgenic alopecia: This is a common type of hair loss in both males and females. Baldness in men is called male pattern and in women it is called female pattern hair loss.

Hair falls out during the treatment of some diseases

Medicines taken during cancer treatment or radiation therapy can also cause temporary hair loss, which is called Effluvium. In this situation, hair grows again after the therapy is over.

what are the reasons

This problem of hair loss can be caused by anxiety or depression . In some people, this problem also occurs due to medicines. It is rarely seen that genetics has a role in this.

what is its treatment

•  Topical treatments include creams, foams, or ointments. Oral medications may also be prescribed. Many patients also receive corticosteroid injections into their scalp.
• Alopecia areata is often treated using laser light.
• Some ointments are used which irritate the hair follicles and they start growing. This leads to gradual hair growth.

In trichotillomania, people start pulling out their own hair

This is a mental problem in which the patient starts pulling out his own hair. Repeatedly pulling out hair from the same place leads to baldness. It is classified under OCD i.e. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is usually found in women. In case of a serious condition, it affects the person's health and quality of life. 

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