Baldness

Hair loss or Baldness is said to be loss of hair from the head or body.It can also be known as Androgenic alopecia .Baldness can be caused by Autoimmune deficiency or Alopecia areata.
Extreme form of alopecia areata is called alopecia totalis which means loss of hair from the head.
Alopecia universalis, which means loss of hair from the head and the body.

Causes
.Fungal infection
.Traumatic damage
.Nutritional deficiency
.Drug reaction
.Hormone deficiency
.It can be hereditary

Signs and Symptoms
.Dandruff
.Hair loss
.Skin lesions
.Scarring

Treatment
.Good nutrition
.Drugs e.g dutasteride, finasteride and minoxioli.
Note- Surgery can also be done.

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