Causes of Hair Loss Some people suffering from Trichotillomania pull out large handfuls of hair, which can result in bald patches on the scalp or eyebrows. Some individuals suffering from Trichotillomania pull hair out one strand at a time; some inspect the strand after pulling it out, some play with the hair after it has been pulled out, about 1/2 of girls and guys suffering from Trichotillomania even put the hair in their mouth or eat it after pulling it out.
Trichotillomania
What isTrichotillomania?
Trichotillomania is a form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) that involves strong urges to pull hair out from the root. This includes pulling of scalp hair, facial hair or hair on other parts of the body. This is a fairly rare condition.
Statistics show that it affects girls and guys. 1% - 3% of the population suffers from Trichotillomania. However, new research shows that the rate may be 10% or higher. Trichotillomania is normally developed during adolescence.
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Alopecia
What Is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease. It mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. This can lead to hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere. In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter. In some people, hair loss is more extensive. Although uncommon, the disease can progress to cause total loss of hair on head, face and body.
Who gets Alopecia?
Alopecia areata affects an estimated four million Americans of both sexes and of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. It often begins in childhood. If you have a close family member with the disease, your risk of developing it is slightly increased. If your family member lost his or her first patch of hair before age 30, the risk to other family members is greater. Overall, one in five people with the disease has a family member who has it as well.
What Causes Alopecia?
In alopecia areata, immune system cells called white blood cells attack the rapidly growing cells in the hair follicles that make the hair. The affected hair follicles become small and drastically slow down hair production. Fortunately, the follicle always has the potential to regrow hair. Scientists do not know exactly why the hair follicles undergo these changes, but they suspect that in addition to treatments to help hair grow, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the physical dangers or discomforts of hair lost.
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