Symptoms for abnormal hair loss in children

It is estimated that alopecia affects about 3% of children in the United States. The most common is Fungal Infections, it affects about 10 - 20% of susceptible children. Alopecia areata is most common in children 5 to 12 years old, about 1 per 1000 children get it. Approximately 5% of the children with alopecia areata go on to develop alopecia totalis. Fortunately, over 80% children with alopecia areata grow new hair back within 12 months. The new hair may temporarily be white, but eventually the hair returns to its natural color.

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Fungal Infections Hair Loss Symptoms

  • Itching
  • Inflammation of the affected area
  • Scaling
  • Patches of hair loss
  • Dots in black color in the patches

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Alopecia Areata Hair Loss Symptoms

  • Oval or round patches of hair loss
  • Discoloration of toenails and fingernails with ridges
  • Rapid hair loss

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