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| The main types of baldness |
- alopecia areata
Such hair loss disorder is described by sudden loss of hair in one particular area, which will grow back after couple of a months. Nevertheless, if all body hair is suddenly lost, regrowth can not befall. The main reason of this kind of hair loss is unknown.
- hair pulling
The children commonly face with hair pulling and as a result they can loss the hair.
- toxic alopecia
This type of baldness may occur following a high severe illness or fever. Thyroid disease, high doses of vitamin A, retinoids can cause toxic alopecia. The condition is characterized by temporary hair loss.
Ways of treatment
There is no cure for common baldness, but surgical hair replacement can give you back the hair you had lost .This way of low-risk medical cure is accessible since 1950s.Hospitalization in most of cases is unnecessary.
In addition to a physical examination and medical history, a biopsy of the skin area can help to identify the kind of baldness and its reasons.
Specific treatment for baldness will be determined by your doctor based upon:
- your opinion
- extent of the condition
- your age
- health condition
- medical history
- tolerance for different medications, therapies and procedures
A lot of forms of baldness have no medical treatment. Other types of alopecia will disappear on their own.
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