The hair is composed of keratin, the same protein that forms the nails. The hair grows from the follicles, which are very small and deep holes located in the skin, to grow. Children’s hair grows about 2 cm per month, but there are some diseases that may lead to hair loss even if in a partial area of hair, such as alopecia is the most common. Here are some of the most important reasons that lead to hair loss in children, and how to treat some of them:
- It may also cause the use of certain chemicals such as dyes, bleaching agents, as well as exposing the hair to drying by exposing it to a very high temperature to fall, and using an inappropriate brush or combing the hair when it is wet.
- The cause of hair loss may also be the infection of the diphtheria, a type of fungus that affects the scalp, which appear in the form of patches and often round or oval shape, and usually doctors resort to describe some oral antifungal or some types of shampoo that acts as an antifungal To reduce the effect of fungus on the head.
- Alopecia is a round patch that affects a region of the head due to an immune problem that attacks the hair follicles, treated with some strong ointments placed on the places of infection.
- Hair removal is a bad habit carried out by the young and old, by pulling hair and sharpness or sniffing and twisting by hand or finger as a result of anxiety or different psychological cases such as separation of parents or the death of a relative who preferred them, and may be the result of jealousy of a small brother or sister, Then in this case stand with the child and help him get rid of this habit.
- Some people may have hormonal problems that may lead to hair loss by falling down, such as problems in the thyroid gland.
- Some acute nutrition problems can affect hair loss, causing it to break and fall easily.
- There is also a false belief that cancer leads to hair loss, and this is a false belief that hair loss in this case is the result of the treatments that the patient is subjected to chemotherapy and radiation.
When you notice abnormal hair loss or the appearance of some strange symptoms on the scalp, you should consult with your doctor to diagnose the condition and describe the appropriate treatment. You should also take care of the child’s hair using a special comb containing sparse teeth and reduce the use of the dryer or combing his hair when it is wet after Bathing.