Consulting a Physician about Alopecia
It is always important to consult a physician when suffering from an ailment that you are not sure about. Consulting a physician about alopecia professional about the best option for your condition is the first line of defense in learning about alopecia. Alopecia is a very unpredictable disease that even when in complete remission, it is still possible for it to occur again throughout their lifetime. Everyone suffering from hair loss should be diagnosed or under the care of a licensed dermatologist for possible alopecia treatment.
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Dermatologists have found that the diagnosis is principally based on the appearance of the scalp. Upon being seen for consulting about alopecia, something called a “Wood’s lamp test” can be performed to confirm the presence of a fungal scalp infection. This test is performed in a very dark room where UV (ultraviolet) light is shined on the infected area. Contrary to popular belief, there is no need for a scalp biopsy to conclude the diagnosis for alopecia.
There will be five things we discuss regarding consulting a physician about alopecia. These include the following:
- TINEA CAPITIS
- TREATMENT
- TRAUMA
- TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
- DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT
Tinea Capitis is a disease that is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes that attacks the hair shafts and follicles leading to conditions like bald patches and a receding hairline. Dermatologists refer to this condition as ringworm of the scalp and find that its occurrence is on the rise and on the increase around the world. The treatment for Tinea Capitis is generally treated with an oral antifungal for about two months. This, along with a shampoo like Nizoral is a good prescription for this type of hair loss treatment. Trauma to the hair shaft is another cause of alopecia’s hair loss in and can be difficult to treat in hair restoration. The life cycle of hair can be explained by telogen effluvium which does not let the shed hairs regrow after pushing out the old shafts. Stressful events can cause the onset of this condition but can be fixed within a year if caught early enough.
