what causes alopecia?

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What can cause alopecia & raynaud's to occur together?

Answer 1

Many: Alopecia is the loss of hair. It can be of several varieties and degrees. It can be in small spots or secitons or can be generalized. Outside of pulling out ones hair, the natural shedding of hair (telium effluvium) and trauma, hair loss is usually from an immune source. The body reacts to the hair follicles and the quit producing hair. This sometimes can be treated and sometime not.

Answer 2

Hair loss: Alopecia can be inherited, related to shock or stress, dietary deficiencies such as malnutrition, genetic disorders, medication, and an autoimmune disorder in which the body's antibodies attack the hair follicles. Hormonal disorders can cause hairloss such as hypothryoidism. Exogenous trauma such as curling irons, constant pulling hairstyles (traction alopecia) and chemical trauma, e.g. Chlorine.

Answer 3

No: Can be due to hormone imbalance, infection, mechanical damage or immune problems. Thyroid problems are at the top of the list.

Answer 4

No: No it can be acquired.

Answer 5

Visit Gyn: When was your visit to your Gyn? The swelling on one side usually indicates pressure on the venous or lymphatic drainage. The swelling goes down after menstruation is over, the blood clot less likely more likely unequal cystic changes on one side compared with other. See your gynecologist get pelvic exam check if there is more changes on the right than left. Also consider pelvic ultrasound.

Answer 6

Check it out: The leg swelling is of concern. It may be from premenstrual fluid retention with weak vein function in that leg, but being on the pill can predispose one to phlebitis or blood clots in veins. Smoking makes blood clot formation even more of a threat(I hope you don't smoke). I recommend that you consult a vascular surgeon or at least have an ultrasound of the leg veins.

Answer 7

Alopecia totalis: This depends on how long the condition has been present. In the early stage of this extreme hair loss on the scalp, there are certain topical medications that have been used as well as injections of a steroid over a period of weeks or months. A dermatologist will be able to discuss many or all of the various remedies that are now being used. No over-the-counter treatments will help. Best luck!

Answer 8

Alopecia totalis: It is worthwhile to be evaluated for autoimmune causes. I have seen patients with common variable immune deficiency present with alopecia totalis.

Answer 9

Alopecia totalis: Intralesional or topical corticosteroids are the initial treatment for most patients with patchy alopecia areata. Topical immunotherapy can be used as first-line treatment for patients with extensive disease in which greater than 50% of scalp hair is lost. Some second line therapies include minoxidil, anthralin, and photochemotherapy. Systemic therapy is usually reserved for refractory cases.

Answer 10

Not a cure.: As far as i know, there is not a cure. You need to been completely evaluated by a dermatologist. There may be help.

Answer 11

Bald spots: There are complitely hairless.

Answer 12

Depends: There are several types of alopecia, each with a different cause.

Answer 13

Yes: Hair loss can be a feature of a drug-induced lupus. What drug do you suspect?

Answer 14

Yes: Drug induced lupus typically is associated with a positive ANA and a positive antihistone antibody. It normally has many features of sle without brain or kidney dinvolvement.

Answer 15

Are you: Are you using topical anthralin, rogaine, (minoxidil) vertical?

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