About Alopecia. Alopecia Treatment. Alopecia Hair Loss.
Alopecia is a persistent or temporary, complete or partial loss of hair. Can be congenital (rare) or acquired. Distinguished by birth scar alopecia (secondary destruction of hair follicles through inflammation, atrophy or scarring of the skin) and not birth scar (with hair loss and maintaining hair follicles), including focal, androgen, toxic. In addition, the alopecia may occur in systemic lupus erythematosus, secondary syphilis, HIV infection, thyroid dysfunction, deficiency of protein, iron and zinc. Scar alopecia is most often seen with lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma. With alopecia areata are formed bald round or oval shape with a diameter of 2-5 cm, which can fuse up to complete loss of scalp hair (alopecia total) or on the whole body (universal alopecia). Androgenetic alopecia occurs most often, it develops in men with a family history under the influence of male sex hormones - androgens. In men, it occurs against a background of normal levels of androgens in the blood: first appear receding hairline above the forehead, then - Bald head, gradually tapering from the forehead to the crown, in the end it remains only a narrow strip of hair at the temples and nape. In women, androgenic alopecia develops against the background of increased content of androgens (for diseases of the adrenal glands, ovaries) reduces to baldness hair thinning mainly on the head.Alopecia with uniform deposition of hair found on the background of hormonal changes (during pregnancy after discontinuation of oral contraceptives) with stress (severe illness, high fever), alopecia - in patients receiving therapy with cytostatics and other drugs. With alopecia areata apply the ointment with corticosteroids to the affected skin. With androgenic alopecia in take of Propecia hair loss slows hair, but these resources must be used for all life. With a view to possible cosmetic transplant centers in parts of baldness own skin with hair follicles. Most popular and cheap pills to treat Alopecia is Propecia (Finasteride).
Before and After Taking Propecia.
