Non infectious Hair & Scalp Conditions in Children:
Seborrheic Dermatitis:
Commonly known as dandruff. It is seen as dry itchy white flakes on the scalp. Sometimes the flakes are thick and adherent.
Treatment
- Oral anti-allergics and anti-fungals
- Topical solutions
- Anti-dandruff shampoos
Alopecia Areata:
Seen as small patches on the scalp which are devoid of hair. It is an autoimmune condition and can be seen in association with thyroid disorders, diabetes etc.
Treatment
- Treatment includes oral medicines to prevent increase in patches.
- Topical lotions and creams to promote hair growth.
Hair loss:
In children hair fall can occur due to various causes like high fever, prolonged infection, surgery, nutritional deficiencies, poor eating habits to name a few.
Treatment
- Treatment includes treating the underlying cause.
- Oral and topical medicines to decrease the hair fall and increase hair growth.
Trichotillomania:
It is a type of hair loss caused by the child pulling or plucking his / her hair. The hair loss is patchy and characterized by broken hairs of varying length. Patches are typically seen on the side of the child's dominant hand.
Treatment
- Treatment includes counselling along with oral and topical solutions to induce hair growth.
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