What causes alopecia areata in children?

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Alopecia areata is a kind of sudden localized patchy hair loss. Generally, the prognosis of mild cases is good, and that of severe cases is poor. About 50% of the patients can relapse. However, the exact cause of the disease is still unclear. In recent years, the relationship between alopecia areata in children and the imbalance of bone mineral density and trace elements has been increasingly concerned by clinicians. Let's talk about the causes of children's alopecia areata

What causes alopecia areata in children?

1. Alopecia areata in children has its own characteristics. First of all, apart from panic, it is difficult to find the cause from other aspects of neuropsychological factors. Secondly, alopecia areata relapses more, and it is easy to develop into total alopecia, so the treatment is more difficult. In terms of etiology, we believe that the main cause of the disease is the deficiency of innate endowment and the deficiency of spleen and kidney. In terms of treatment, we should take strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidney as the main treatment principle, and focus on regulating the function of spleen and stomach, so as to promote the biochemical source of the disease. And pay attention to whether there is bacterial or fungal infection in the local area, and cooperate with external washing of traditional Chinese medicine when necessary. The existence of infection can easily lead to the destruction of hair follicles and repeated symptoms. Eliminating the inflammation of scalp is helpful for the treatment of alopecia areata in children.

2. Alopecia areata in children is related to abnormal bone mineral density (BMD). The incidence of alopecia areata in children is closely related to abnormal bone mineral density (BMD). In addition, the decrease of serum zinc and calcium levels and bad living habits are also related to the incidence of alopecia areata in children.

3. Alopecia areata in children, especially alopecia areata and alopecia areata, is closely related to abnormal BMD. The abnormal metabolism of zinc and calcium and bad living habits of these patients may be the cause of osteoporosis and the aggravation of alopecia areata. Clinically, the patients should be given appropriate zinc and calcium supplements and their bad living habits should be corrected

matters needing attention

1. Life routine should have general regularity, try to keep emotional stability in daily life, avoid anxiety and anxiety; At the same time should ensure adequate sleep, avoid excessive fatigue. 2. Alopecia areata scalp most avoid alkaline strong shampoo, so try to use less shampoo containing strong alkaline. According to our long-term observation and experiment, the strong alkaline substances in shampoo have great damage to hair follicles, which can accelerate the atrophy of hair follicles. 3. Alopecia areata should be treated as soon as possible. Missing the opportunity of treatment will not only increase the difficulty of cure, but also increase the probability of recurrence.