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Children Hair Loss

Hair loss in children is not a common occurrence. If a child is experiencing hair loss, in most cases the child has experienced a traumatic event, contracted a serious illness, or has a unique genetic condition. It can be very difficult as a parent to cope with a child's hair loss.

Reported causes for hair loss in children are varied. Children with hair loss may have experienced severe burns or undergone chemotherapy. Some children even suffer from a rare immune disorder called Hypomellonosis of Ito.

If your child suddenly begins experiencing unexplained hair loss, seek medical treatment. If the condition is unexplained but naturally occurring, then the condition is called alopecia. About half of childhood alopecia resolves itself within a year. The other half of children with alopecia will never regain their hair growth.

There are several types of alopecia that can affect children. Some are caused by a fungal infection, stress, or an extended period of high fever. Braids or ponytails that are too tight can sometimes cause spots of alopecia. Some children even induce their own hair loss by pulling at their hair. These causes of children's hair loss can be tested for and treated with the help of a liscenced pediatrician.

By treating the underlying cause of the hair loss, up to 40% of children may eventually regain full hair growth. If the cause is fungal, the chances for success are very high. Likewise, if the child is inducing their alopecia by pulling at their hair, sometimes it is necessary to see a child behavior specialist to reduce the child's stress levels.

However, hair loss as a result of severe trauma or the more extreme types of alopecia can be difficult or impossible to treat medically. This means that the child will have to wear a hair replacement, or wig, for most of their lives. Even if the hair loss resolves itself, it can take months for recovered hair follicles to begin producing hair.

The most common solution for dealing with children's hair loss is to have a hair replacement piece custom-made for the child. There are several organizations nationwide who specialize in hair donations for children with hair loss. Often, these agencies are nonprofit organizations, and the child will be able to find a hairpiece that suits their needs at little to no cost to the parent. Traditional wigs will not work well to cover children's hair loss, as most wigs are tailored for adults and can be difficult to tailor to a child's head. Some children and parents may prefer to deal with the hair loss in a different way. These children may wear hats or other head coverings to draw attention away from their hair loss. Some children may prefer not to cover their hair loss at all.

If your child is experiencing hair loss, don't worry. This condition does not have to affect a child's quality of life. Children with hair loss often live long, fulfilling lives with the help of supportive parents.

 

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