Hair Loss in ChildrenHair loss in children and teenage hair loss is more wide-spread than people imagine. In a school class with 30 students, in average, one student will suffer from some kind of hair loss. The hair loss causes of children are primarily the same as for adults (see the hair loss section). The most common hair loss disease for children are Alopecia Areata and Ringworm of the scalp (Tinea Capitis).
If you notice as sudden hair loss with your child, you should see your pediatric dermatologist or pediatrician immediately.
More information on children?s information sources on hair loss (such as Children's Alopecia Project and Kids Konnect by the National Alopecia Areata Foundation) can be found here. More information on children?s hair loss caused by cancer can be
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