Alopecia universalis

Alopecia universalis

Definition

Alopecia is partial or complete loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.

It is often observed in psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatitis, but can also occur as an independent disease. The causes may be endocrine, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, or medications.

!The stages are distinguished according to the degree of severity: * Mild degree is characterized by focal hair loss without clear boundaries. * Moderate is expressed by the appearance of general thinning of the hairline - the hairstyle changes, becomes brittle, and areas of bare skin appear. Hair loss is progressing. * The severe clinical form is characterized by baldness of the entire part of the forehead and crown. Hair thins, becomes thin and soft until it is completely lost. A bald spot is visible on the crown. The stage is progressive.

Treatment consists of eliminating the causes of the disease. Topical glucocorticosteroids, immunosuppressants, cytostatics, and physiotherapeutic methods are used. In milder cases, it is sufficient to correct the daily routine and diet, and eliminate provoking factors. In severe cases, more radical measures are prescribed - hair transplantation.