Total alopecia stems from focal alopecia. At the initial stages of the disease hair falls radially on small parts of the head, leading gradually to complete baldness. Although total alopecia is found in both men and women, it is for women that the problem of hair loss is especially painful, so in case of mass hair loss, immediately consult a trichologist doctor and undergo the recommended medical examination.
Causes of total alopecia in women
Experts are convinced that total alopecia, unlike other forms of baldness, is rarely associated with the level of female and male sex hormones. From the physiological point of view, the triggering mechanism for large-scale hair loss is an autoimmune failure, when the immunity begins to destroy the cells of one's own organism, in this case the cells of the hair follicles. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, including:
- heredity, especially hereditary factor is relevant for women;
- endocrine disorders, in the first place, hormonal failures in the thyroid gland and adrenal glands;
- increased allergic reactivity, so if a woman is diagnosed with allergic dermatitis , the risk of developing total alopecia is several times higher;
- chronic infectious diseases;
- severe neuropsychic disorders;
- the effect of radiation, for example, during anti-cancer therapy;
- toxicological effect on the body.
Treatment of total alopecia in women
Treatment of the disease is associated with therapy of the underlying disease. To regulate immune processes, glucocorticoids, cytostatics and immunomodulators are used. In order to achieve a sedative effect with nerve disorders, nootropics and tranquilizers are prescribed. At endocrine pathologies hormonal therapy is spent.
In the practice of treatment, methods aimed at strengthening the hair follicles are involved. In this case, the doctor usually recommends:
- preparations for topical application that stimulate hair growth, for example, spray or foam Minoxidil;
- physiotherapy (darsonvalization and mesotherapy sessions);
- massage (manual or vacuum).
At present, follicles are transplanted into areas of baldness. Medical treatment is complemented by the use of traditional medicine.