Hair Loss - :Hair Loss and Children, Part 2

Hair loss in children is actually not very common, however it is significant enough that nearly 2 Million children suffer from at least one form of Alopecia (hair loss) or another in the United States alone. The good news is that at least 60% of children with Alopecia will “outgrow” the condition without need for treatment. As with all forms of Alopecia, a reversal and complete restoration of hair takes time - sometimes up to a year or more, but for the vast majority of children, it will spontaneously resolve. The bad news is that 40% wont have such luck, which can be quite frustrating both for the parents and the child affected by this often cosmetically embarrassing condition. more...


Hair Loss