Hair loss is a very sensitive issue when it comes to children, this condition can occur in young innocent members of the society. Alopecia (hair loss) is actually not very common in children. In the United States alone, almost 2 million children suffer from a specific type of alopecia. Medical practitioners have confirmed the good news that at least 60% of children affected with alopecia will just resolve itself without any treatment taken. However, 40 percent of which will probably be bothered by such devastating condition making the parents of the child to be frustrated and worry.
Hair loss or alopecia in children can be caused by inflammatory diseases or conditions, trauma, medical condition side effects, and in effect with chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
*”Children’s Tinea Capitis” is a fungal infection of a child’s scalp. When this occurs, the child begins to itch and scale his or her scalp which often leaves a visible patch of skin on the head. This fungal infection is generally contagious. Children having this type of fungal infection are treated with antifungal creams and sometimes oral antifungal medications are....
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