Children's Hair Loss - Types of Hair Loss in Infants and Children

By Melanie Vonzabuesnig

It's natural for parents to become alarmed when they see locks of their babies hair falling out. Almost all newborns lose some (or all) of their hair during the first six months of life. This is a normal process. In most cases the hair eventually grows back, although the new hair may be a completely different color and texture than at birth!

A common condition, that may cause hair loss in infants is cradle cap. Cradle cap mainly affects infants between the ages of two to six months; causing a crusty, scaling scalp rash. Left untreated, cradle cap often clears up within several months. In severe cases it can cause itching and hair loss, and may also spread to other areas of the body.

Other forms of hair loss affecting infants are rare. They are often congenital in nature and may include hair shaft defects. As the child gets older they become more susceptible to various types of hair loss. After discussing the rare forms of hair loss which can affect infants and children, the more common forms will be addressed.

Congenital Atrichia

With congenital atrichia a child could be born with apparently normal hair; but once it enters the first resting period the hair falls out, and the entire growth process shuts down. In order for hair to grow, certain cells must stay in close contact with each other to transmit and receive signals necessary to keep the hair growth cycle functioning. With this condition the cellular communication gets disconnected, deactivating the hair growth cycle.

Loose Anagen Syndrome

This type of hair loss is most typical in small children with sparse fine hair that can easily be pulled out. It mostly affects girls with light hair. The hair usually does not grow past the nape of the neck. Under a microscope the hairs appear to lack an inner and outer root sheath and have a ruffled cuticle.

Triangular Alopecia

This is a pattern of hair loss that occurs in the temporal area on one or both sides and is usually in a triangular shape. The absence of hair in this area is present at birth or just after. It is permanent and irreversible but is not progressive. The shape and size of the bald area remains the same throughout lifetime.

Pili Torti

This condition can be congenital or acquired. It is most common in girls who have thin blonde hair. There is a rigid twisting of the hair fibers which leads to fractures in the cuticle and internal cortex layer of the hair shaft. The hair is dry and brittle and may stand out from the scalp. It breaks off at varying lengths.

Monilethrix

This is a rare condition that begins in infancy. Although the infant is born with what appears to be normal vellus hair, it is soon replaced with dry, brittle hair that has a beaded appearance. The hair often breaks off even with the scalp and seldom grows longer than 2.5 cm.

Uncombable Hair Syndrome

Children with this syndrome usually have silvery blonde glass-like hair that is unruly and won't lie flat. It is difficult or impossible to comb. Because of its appearance it is also called "spun-glass hair." The hair stands away from the scalp in a disorderly fashion. Microscopic evaluation reveals a triangular (or kidney bean) shaped hair shaft with longitudinal grooving. Spontaneous improvement is often seen in later in adolescence.

The following types of hair loss are common in children aged four and older.

Ringworm

Contrary to its name ringworm does not come from a worm but is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophyte. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted through other people or animals. It is mostly seen on children between 4 and 11 years old. It usually begins as a small pimple that becomes larger, leaving scaly patches of baldness with an outline shaped like a ring. The hair often becomes brittle and breaks off very close to the scalp causing what is referred to as "black dot alopecia." Ringworm is also referred to as tinea capitis.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder which causes the hair to fall out in patches with well defined margins. The onset of alopecia areata is most common in children between four and seven years old but it can strike anybody at anytime. Alopecia areata can progress to alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis affecting total scalp and body hair.

Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia occurs from sustained tension on the scalp due to tightly pulled hairstyles. Prolonged traction causes hair to loosen from its follicular roots. Cheerleaders, dancers and other children who routinely wear these types of hairstyles are at risk. Also at risk are those who wear hair extensions-which are becoming consistently more popular. Prolonged persistent traction can cause permanent hair loss.

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania can be translated from Greek to mean a "manic desire to pluck out one's own hair." It is an impulse control disorder that often starts in childhood. A person with this disorder will feel an overwhelming urge to pull out his or her hair. This urge causes an extreme amount of tension which continues to build until the hair is pulled.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium, also known as diffuse hair loss causes more hair than usual to retreat into the resting phase. This can be a reaction to any disturbance in the body as hair is very sensitive to changes. This type of hair loss is usually temporary and easily corrected once the problem is identified and addressed. Any type of illness, surgery or trauma can cause temporary diffuse hair loss.

Medications

Any medication can cause hair loss, even if it is not listed as a symptom. Psychopharmaceutical medications which are becoming more commonly prescribed to adolescents are known to cause hair loss in some people. Acne medications derived from vitamin A can cause hair loss. Some anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory medicines list hair loss as a side effect. Any hormonal medication such as birth control pills or steroids can cause hair loss.

Bacterial Infections

Certain bacteria and other microorganism can infect the scalp causing inflammation and hair loss. Hair loss from scalp infections may be temporary or permanent depending on the degree of damage.

Eating Disorders

Hair loss can be a symptom of any eating disorder such as anorexia nervous or bulimia.

Puberty

Hair loss often occurs during times of hormonal changes. Some hair loss may occur during puberty.

Immunizations

There have been reports of hair loss as an adverse side effect of vaccinations, mostly associated with the hepatitis B vaccine and mostly affecting females.

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Children's Hair Loss Problems

By Danny Grant

Alopecia areata is the group name for the disease and within that group other names are used to describe the extent of the loss, yet it is the same underlying problem: The immune system that has attacked the hair follicle.

Alopecia areata need not just develop on the scalp. It can start off in the eyebrows for example or eye lashes.

What can a parent do?

Parents often try to look for what triggered the problem, where in reality no one actually knows and the treatment options remain the same. The usual starting place is taking the child to a doctor to establish what is wrong. In most cases this is done just by looking at the pattern of hair loss. A punch biopsy in the region of loss is the only fool-proof method of confirming a definite diagnosis. Parents and doctors alike usually avoid putting a child through this because it is upsetting to the child.

Doctors usually refer the child to a dermatologist and this is where we often see a lot of anxiety. Most dermatologists can not be seen immediately and often the parent will see the problem get worse while they await the appointment.

A high percentage of children's hair loss cases get better on their own without treatment. However because some progress through to a stage where all scalp and facial is lost permanently, parents quite rightly are rather anxious. A dermatologist will not be able to predict the outcome of the child's alopecia.

Treatment

The most common treatment we see for alopecia areata is that of suppressing the immune system with topical steroid creams or injections. As steroids are known to cause some side effects and are not normally safe to use for long periods of time, many doctors will often avoid using them to see if the problem clears up on its own.

To the parent, this adds to their anxiety: In many cases it has taken many weeks to get to see a dermatologist only to be told that there will be no treatment available at that point. Other parents are prescribed steroids, but when they read the list of side effects they are then too nervous to start using them.

Where to turn to for support

That is why we find so many parents turning to the internet for support and advice. It is much easier to come to terms with the disease if you know other parents have been through the emotions you are experiencing and you can learn from their experience in beating the hair loss.

An example of this is that when hair does begin to regrow, it is usually very fine and without pigmentation. Any mother that has seen a child recover from alopecia areata knows that this baby fine hair is actually a very good sign: It may be of limited value cosmetically, however it means that the immune system has stopped attacking the keratinocytes (building blocks of the hair) and it will just be a matter of time for the melanocytes (these are like little colour factories ) to recover from the immune assault.

However as around only 1% of the hair is actually comprised of melanin (coloured portion) it means that you are 99% on the way to recovering from the problem.

Similarly when hair is lost from the entire scalp ( alopecia totalis ) you usually see a recovery on the very top of the scalp first and the sides and nape of the neck often take a little longer. It follows that knowing this and being able to see pictures of similar recovery patterns helps to put ones mind at rest. Knowing what to expect and that you are on track that what really matters the most.

The final piece that it is useful to know, is that often a patch will start to regrow and other new ones form or new ones form before all the patches recover. This can happen if the child is being treated or not. It is very easy to panic if you see the problem appearing to get worse and jump to another treatment option rather than hold steadfast.

20 years ago we started to research everything we could on alopecia areata. There reason: we were losing our own hair and hated it. Having solved our own problems, we started to help others and soon the media focused on the work that we were doing to help childrens hair loss. Our website grew out of that work and now acts as a resource centre for those with different forms of hair loss.

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How to Prevent Hair Loss in Children

By Eric Tokar

Millions of men and women in the United States suffer from hair loss, some excessive. Although it does not cause pain, can be a devastating condition to have. Worse yet, if you are a parent, you might fear that your child will suffer the same fate. In fact, you may start to panic if you notice that your child is losing a few strands of hair. A few strands of hair is nothing to panic about. In fact it is quite normal, but is there anything that you can do to prevent your child from losing their hair?

There are many different reasons for hair loss. According to FamilyDoctor.org, common causes in children include hormone imbalances, ringworm of the scalp, alopecia areata, trichotillomania, and cancer treatments. Alopecia areata is when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles. This condition is known to be hereditary, meaning there is nothing you can do, but, luckily, most kids grow their hair back. Trichotillomania is the medical name for the pulling of hair. You might be surprised to hear that some kids feel the uncontrollable urge to pull their hair when stressed. With stress management, this condition can be treated. 

Although the above mentioned causes are a few of the most common medical causes of hair loss in kids, there are other culprits. These are very easy to control and avoid. Hair will fall out when it is damaged beyond repair. That is why children and teenagers should avoid harsh chemicals, such as hair dye. The chemicals used to perm and straighten hairs can cause harm too. Avoiding harsh chemicals may not be a problem for your six-year-old, but it will be another story for your fashion conscious sixteen-year-old.

Other ways that you as a parent can help prevent your child from hair loss is by being careful when styling their hair. For teenagers, encourage them to practice hair-friendly styles. Hair follicles are sensitive. With too much pulling and tugging, they will come out. That is why it is important to brush the hair slowly and softly. Don't discourage your daughter from wearing ponytails, but know they can cause temporary hair loss. Your daughter's hair may get tangled in with the holder. When she goes to pull it out, hair will come with it.

As you can see, there are ways to prevent hair loss in children. If a medical condition is the cause, professional treatment should be sought. Most importantly, remember that hair loss in children is almost always temporary. Don't panic if your child loses small amount of hair. They aren't necessarily destined to have the same fate as you. It will likely grow back.

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Tips to Improve Hair Cuts For Children With Autism

By Garrett Butch

For children with autism, getting a hair cut can be a difficult experience. For their parents the experience is often painful and full of stress, tears and frustration. When my son was first diagnosed with autism my wife and I struggled taking him to get hair cuts. We would often wait weeks past the time when his hair would look ragged and long, just to avoid the barber. After learning some small tips and developing a plan, we now are able to get his hair cut without issue. This process takes time and patience, but is worth the effort. As a father of a child with autism I have been there and understand how difficult it can be to take a child to get their hair cut. I have been slapped, scratched and my son has had a number of meltdowns that have left me on the verge of tears.

I recall specifically one time when I walked into a Circus Cuts and was relieved to not have any people there. As the hair cut progressed my son melted down and after thrashing, scratching and screaming I was blinded by hair, and the smock. As my frustration grew I began almost yelling " I did not sign up for this" and at the same time look up and saw two families just staring at us like we were from another planet. I was at the end of my rope and needed to do something. We decided to use skills learned from our Applied Behavior Analysis team. The first thing we did was take data on the events that led up to us going to get his hair cut and what scared made him lash out once was in the chair. We knew that his behavior had to stop, but first had to understand why he had these behaviors. Once we did that we were able to come up with a plan. This plan was to slowly get him accustomed to getting his hair cut buy taking it in very small steps. The steps included having him understand all of the steps of a hair cut, what it took to get to the barber and the tools used to cut his hair. Now that he had this information we could start shaping his behavior. We also had to lean what reinforcers worked best for Collin.

We already knew that clippers were a problem for him, so we discussed how he would not have to use the clippers and that he would only use the scissors. This discussion included picture cards, and actual scissors and clippers so that he could generalize what we were teaching him. At the time our son was non verbal and we needed to work on his receptive behavior and develop communication skills through pointing, and eventually verbal cues. Once he had mastered the skills of identification the hair cut process we could move on. The first reinforcer that he had in this process was that he did not have to use the clippers, a huge relief to all of us. After he was able to progress enough, we began to take the small steps to shape his behavior. We would take a step and then go home. Our first step was to talk about his hair cut and get him into the car. When he mastered that without a meltdown, we moved on taking small steps until we go him into the chair and finally able to get his hair cut. The amount of steps necessary will vary with each child, but whether it takes a month or a year, the end result will hopefully be that your child will get a haircut without a meltdown, or at least the bad behaviors will subside. Today we can go get our hair cut with out incident. He still tells the stylist "scissors only" when he gets in the chair. When he is done, he gets a lollipop (sugar free and organic) and we are off to our next errand or the playground.

Garrett Butch is the father of a 6 year old with autism and the founder of Maximum Potential Group.

Maximum Potential has developed courses created by two PhD BCBA's that train parents and school systems how to work with children with autism. To learn more about ABA and how to learn how to work with autistic children at home visit our web site.

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Reversing Hair Loss For Children - What You Can Do

By Ryan English

Hair loss for a child is traumatizing because in most cases, the child would not just understand why it is me! Worse still is that the other children would not also understand why their colleague or peer is not having hair. In the case of alopecia that occurs at child birth, it means that the head or scalp of the child would be smooth as if well shaven using a razor.

The external loss cannot compare to the internal or emotional loss. The self esteem of the child is completely eroded every time the peers laugh. This has the effect of not allowing the child to freely play with the peers which is a hindrance to mental development and general learning.

What is required is a quick solution. It requires that an understanding of how hair is lost. The diagnosis need to be quickly made, when made earlier in the growth stage of the child, long lasting remedies may be provided.

What can you do then to prevent or reverse the loss of hair? Here are some tips:

To prevent hair loss: 

• Provide balanced diet for the expectant mother: The chances of getting bald head are even higher when the child is still in the womb. Diet is the supply point for the raw materials required for making of the hair strands. When the expectant mother is not supplied with the appropriate food supplies, then it compromises the formation of structures such as the skin in the child. A good diet for an expectant mother must contain the protein in moderation, vitamins and mineral acids. Supplements such as iron and folic acid will also reduce chances of destruction of the hair formation processes.
• Avoid abuse of drugs especially for expectant mothers: Drug abuse including alcohol would prevent absorption of vitamins necessary for hair growth such as biotin. They may also interfere with production of hormones such as thyroid and cortisol hormones. The result of the change in body metabolism could result to loss of hair.
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To reverse hair loss: 

• Use of creams: These creams have the active ingredients that activate the hair follicles and other dermal cells leading to growth of hair again.
• Non-surgical and surgical hair replacement: These provide an opportunity to recreate skin that has the capacity to allow hair growth.
• Food supplements: These stimulate hair growth by providing the necessary ingredients. They contain the required food elements such as biotin, sulfur containing amino acids, iron, and folic acid among other micronutrients. The levels of concentration are higher than in the food thus able to stimulate faster growth of hair.

If you are not sure of what to do, seek advice from your physician.

Related Articles: Hair Loss Reviews & Children Hair Restoration

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Treating Hair Loss in Children Advice

By Caroline Bourke

Children can be somewhat calmer when dealing with hair loss compared to most adults. This is probably because children are less vain than adults, especially children below ten years old. There are many potential reasons for hair loss in children that do not include any diseases that are life threatening or need exposure to chemicals and elements for treatment.

Common Causes of Hair Loss in Children

Tinea Capitis is one of the more common reasons for hair loss in children. Doctors say that Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection that stays on the scalp attacking the hair follicles and shafts of the hair strands. This form is also known as ringworm of the scalp but it can actually occur in the eyelashes and eyebrows as well. Without the use of medication, this infection can be contagious, hence the need for immediate attention.

Alopecia Areata is another cause this ailment that can causes bald patches on the child's head and other areas with body hair. One theory that stands out for the cause of this disease is that the individual's immune system is the one that causes it by attacking the follicles. This disease needs immediate treatment because if taken for granted, the child may lose all body hair.

Trichotillomania is another common cause of childrens hair loss. This condition is made worse by the fact that it is the child who does this to himself. This condition is considered to be an obsessive compulsive behavior where the child feels the need to pluck his hair consistently. Treating this in children will require relaxation techniques and most likely behavioral therapy. The hair follicles in his condition are not usually damaged and hair will most likely grow back when the behavioral therapy improves.

Other causes of hair loss in kids can be traction alopecia and trauma to the individual. Traction alopecia is a condition where the hair is consistently rubbed or pulled, resulting in stress at the hair shaft. Hair will then cease to grow in the spot frequently disturb or the hair has a tendency to break of cease to grow due to pressure of hairstyles.

Trauma can take many forms and can affect an individual in different ways. Our bodies can react to trauma by withdrawing nutrients for the hair resulting in loss of hair in children and in adults as well. The right attitude the parent needs to take when faced with their child's hair loss is a supportive and loving attitude.

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Alopecia Areata in Children - All You Need to Know and Exciting News

By Gwen Simmons

Alopecia areata in children - Basic info

This is a very unpredictable disease, and it is not uncommon for it to begin in childhood. These patches of skin on the head can be unsettling for children, especially young ones. It is an autoimmune disorder, and it can appear on and off throughout life. Sometimes, it can be devastating, psychologically. By the end of this article we'll look into all the basic facts and also some exciting news about a natural holistic protocol that has helped 1000s of people worldwide with amazing success rate.

Alopecia areata in children - Symptoms

If your child is losing hair before it is six months old, do not be concerned. It is most likely not alopecia areata, since it is common for toddlers to lose some of their hair. However, when children get older, they can develop round patches of skin on their head, where hair has fallen off. These symptoms usually occur after a lot of emotional stress, or after a nervous tension. Ridges on the fingernails are the only other noted symptom.

Alopecia areata in children - Treatment

According to some researchers, around 50% of all patients with this disorder grow their hair back in one year, and only about 10% have a really severe condition, when the hair doesn't grow back. Conventional medicine treats it by injections of corticosteroids and with various creams and ointments.

For some children, it can be useful to try and identify the causes of stress, and to get rid of them, as stress is one of the main inducers of alopecia areata. Another good way of dealing with this disease is counseling, or psychotherapy, but results may vary from one patient to another. Again, holistic approach seems to offer the best results.

Alopecia areata in children - Impact on life

Many children and teens may have problems with coping with alopecia areata. The main things to remember are these:

1. Alopecia areata is not a painful condition, and you will not feel ill, sick etc.
2. It is not contagious, and often, children who have it are healthy in other aspects
3. There is no way it can affect going to school, having a marriage, or having a normal life in any way

Simply put, the problem with alopecia areata in children is the lack of knowledge in modern medicine on the causes of the disease. But, lately, some exciting developments in the field have stirred the medical waters. Based on pinpointing underlying chemical triggers, a new natural treatment protocol called The Norton Protocol is fashioned with amazing reported success rate that offers hope to all the sufferers.

Read more about the news at the home page of the Norton protocol.

Gwen Simmons is a health and nutrition consultant and an alternative medical researcher. Born and lived in Ottawa all her life, she developed and interest in the health and wellness sphere at the age of 28 when her mother died of cancer. She is now a renowned health consultant and nutrition expert, specializing in alternative medicine research. She owns a small practice in Charleswood, Ottawa. Hobbies - yoga.

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Why to Buy Children Hair Accessories for Girls

By Ador Talukdar

Many young girls like to play games where they pretend to be adults and do "adult things". This may include dressing up in their mum's clothes and playing with hair and make-up accessories, but some mothers worry about their children growing up too fast. Hair accessories for girls can be the perfect way to give your daughter a really pretty new look without over-sexualising her.

Fun hair accessories for girls, such as a tiara covered in colourful diamantes or a sparkly plastic crown, which can be clipped into the hair as a fancy dress item, are a good way to make your child feel really grown up, whilst still allowing her to be a child. A crown or tiara will also make your child feel like a real life princess! If your daughter is more of a tomboy, you can always buy other accessories, such a pirate hats or Native American feather headdresses.

Hair braiding tools and kits are a good hair accessory that your daughter can share with her friends. Kits come with coloured cotton and full instructions on how to create a range of different braided styles. Some kits will also come with a special braiding tool to making adding braids and twists to the hair easier than ever. Once your child has learnt how to braid, they will be able to add different coloured streaks to their hair, without the need for dyes or chemicals. Braids are very simple to remove and will not damage the hair at all if done correctly. The best thing is that once the cotton that came along with the kit has run out, you can easily buy more, in whichever colours you wish, from your local sewing or craft shop.

A cute hair band is a good way to keep your daughter's hair out of her eyes, especially if she has a fringe or is trying to grow her fringe out. Hair bands are available in lots of bright colours and patterns, so you can buy one to suit your child's personality, or buy a whole set so that they can mix and match. Hair ribbons are also good hair accessories for girls, which can be mixed and matched with clothing. If your daughter has a checked dress, for example, buy checked ribbons to match. Tie the hairs up with an elastic hair tie first then put a ribbon over the top of an extra secure hold.

Hair accessories for girls are a good way to add sparkle to a girl's hair without making her look too grown-up. Hair accessories for girls may be available from beauty stores or toy stores. You can get more information at wholesale hair accessories.

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Hair Care For Children

By Michael Barrows

Salon visits can be scary experiences for small children: They are boring, full of strangers and strange smelling products, you are being ordered to sit still for ages, whilst some idiot is doing terrible things to your hair which you didn't want to happen in the first place. Life is sooo unfair!

So how do you as a parent, avoid, annoying the stylist, upsetting your child and getting yourself stressed? Well this is where your best child psychology skills come into play! Sometimes your child will have unwarranted fears and you have to help to overcome them. Creating trust by taking their concerns seriously is the first and most important step. Promising a treat can also help. Best of all is to check in your local area to see if there is one of the growing number of new specialized children's salons available. Salon chains like Cartoon Cuts are designed to make the hair cut experience more positive and entertaining for small children: toys, video games, specially shaped chairs and specially-trained stylists, all help to ensue the experience is more like going to a theme park rather than a visit to the doctor.

Home Sweet Home

However, if your child is afraid of the hairdresser's, then try to cut their hair at home. They will feel safe and comfortable and you will save time and money. You can do it yourself if you have the skills - or the bravery. Cutting hair for a child is basically the same for an adult, except that a child's hair is usually thin and baby soft. Keep the bangs approx. 1/2" from the eyebrows. If the child's hair is thin, avoid short cuts for now until their hair comes in thicker. Shape around the face if you're trying to grow it long. If you don't have any haircutting experience, you might want to seek out a step by step guide on children's hair cutting, or get someone to do it for you.

Putting on the Style

Whatever you do, remember that today's media-savvy, celebrity-crazy kids want to look good. Children start to take an interest in their own hair style from an early age; even the kindergarten set want to be in-style. They want their hair to be like their best friend or even a television character. Boys that used to be seen only in ball caps are now having their hair bleached and highlighted.

Finding the right hair style for a child is usually about finding a cool, fun, and easy-to-manage child hair style that suits your youngster's active lifestyle. But you may experience resistance - as children get older they start to have very definite opinions of how they want to wear their hair. This hairstyle preference will surface in early childhood and continue throughout the teen years and into adulthood. Many a growing child will argue with their parents over how they want to wear their hair to school. At this stage of development the hair becomes a major identity factor.

Hair Care 101

The key is to be encouraging; as children start to take an interest in their own hair and how they style it, this is the time to encourage them to follow an entire regime of good hair hygiene practices. It is important to show a child (when they are willing), how to properly shampoo and rinse their own hair. You can also teach them about towel blotting, detangling, combing and brushing their hair. Help them build a good hair hygiene schedule so that they learn the importance of keeping their hair clean and neat. Try also to get them to develop good eating habits because healthy hair is very dependent on high quality carbohydrates and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Good nutrition will promote shine and condition at any age.

Tips for Tip-Top Hair

Washing - use a mild shampoo, preferably in the child's favorite color or scent. Sometimes children are more willing to wash their hair with a fun shampoo, especially if it doesn't sting their eyes.

Combing/brushing - try to create trust and reassurance by allowing them to comb and brush their own hair on their own terms. Do not brush your child's hair 100 strokes before bedtime in the traditional manner - this will over stimulate the sebaceous glands and make the hair greasy and heavy. Doing a quick brush to get the tangles out should be sufficient. Combing the hair will promote shine and condition. Remember to use a comb on wet hair rather than a brush or you risk creating static electricity, which leads to breakage.

Accessories - give your child high quality combs and brushes and teach them the proper way to care for their hair to instill good grooming habits that will last a lifetime. Purchase some "hair friendly" clips and hair ties to help a child keep their hair off their face, and reduce the chance of tangling or matting. Stay away from any hairclips with sharp teeth, because they can cut into the hair and cause potential hair damage.

Tangles - all parents know that dealing with tangles is a nightmare for both parent and child. Here's how to reduce the trauma of removing tangles:

1. Hold the section of hair you're trying to comb out.

2. Hold it taut so the child won't feel you ripping through the ends. 3. Spray a good leave-in detangler on the knot.

4. You can also comb conditioner in while the child's hair is still wet. Children need conditioner too (avoid heavy types and stick with conditioners that are specifically called "light" conditioners).

References:

1. Children's Hair, http://www.Styles101.com

2. Child Hair Style and Hair Care Tips, Short-hair-styles.com

3. Lets Talk Kids Hair, Lynne Chapman http://www.BellaOnline.com

Michael Barrows is a web publisher specialing in niche marketing. Pick up his FREE ebook "(Nearly) Everything You Should Know About Hairstyles and Hair Care" at his website; http://www.great-hairstyles.com

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Discussing Reasons For Hair Loss in Men, Women and Children

By John Farikani

Men seem to have a wide collection of responses about causes of baldness. Some may be humorous and almost all are just plain wrong. Reasons for thinning hair in women are less well known even though receding hair in women can be much more emotionally devastating.

We all know that most men who loose their hair do so from male pattern baldness. This is a natural situation that can be blamed on genetics more than any other cause. Accepting natural reasons for lack of hair does not eliminate the personal impacts of a prematurely exposed cranium. Drug companies and hair restoration practices make enormous profits each year by exploiting hair loss insecurity.

A relatively unknown condition called female pattern baldness contributes to thinning hair in up to two thirds of women. Among the many causes for hair falling out, female pattern baldness is somewhat less emotional. The condition does not cause near complete baldness or the receding hairline seen in men. The hair thins significantly but somewhat evenly over the scalp; sometimes leaving the scalp partially visible through the thin hair.

Several causes for hair loss are not well known to the public. Non-genetic reasons for baldness are often treatable and reversal may be possible. One group of reasons for hair loss is considered psychological. These causes include emotional stress, anxiety and fatigue. Stress reduction training, anxiety treatments and finding time to rest and take care of yourself will stop the hair thinning.

There are several physical reasons for hair loss. These include hormonal imbalance; vitamin deficiencies and menopause. Realizing that menopause can cause some hair thinning should ease your mind about the extra hair in the sink. Hair thinning due to menopause often returns to normal 6 months to two years later - according to the National Institute of Health 

(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003246.htm). Hormonal imbalances are treatable with medication and vitamin deficiencies, once they are identified, are easily managed with supplements.

The most important thing to remember about receding hair is to see a doctor if the most common reasons for hair loss do not apply to you. Medical professionals can identify the type of hair loss you are experiencing. Determining the actual cause is the first step toward stopping the loss and re-growing lost hair.

The most common cause of baldness in children involves cancer treatments such as chemo-therapy or radiation. This is expected and medical staff will both prepare the child and help the child deal with the loss. If a child is experiencing unexplained bald spots the condition is sometimes called alopecia areata. Some causes of these bald patches are certain skin conditions or hormonal imbalances. A visit with a doctor or dermatologist is called for.

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Causes of Hair Loss in Children

By Sheikh Ali Raza

Children can also experience hair loss and this occurs due to various reasons. The most common one is health conditions, medication, poor diet and psychological problems. The most common diseases which cause hair loss in kids are diabetes, tinea and cancer. You have to seek medication when you notice that your child is losing hair. Below are some of the causes of hair loss in kids. 

Diseases: Children suffering from certain diseases will lose their hair. This includes ringworms which are caused by fungal infection. It affects the follicles of the hair and makes it fall off. You can seek treatment and help your child gain hair back.

Psychological problems: When a child is going through psychological problems, you will notice reduction of hair. In some cases the kid will pluck the hair using their bare hands and this is caused by a mental disorder which is related to psychological problems. This becomes worse when the patient suffers from trichophagy where the plucked hair is eaten.


Medication: There are medications which have hair loss side effects. This makes the hair thin and these treatments are done using drugs which contain lithium and isotretinoin for curing acne. The other cause of baldness in kids is chemotherapy which is used to treat cancer but in most cases it will grow back..


Eating habits: If children are not given nutritious foods, they are likely to lose hair. To maintain healthy hair, kids must eat foods rich in proteins and vitamins. Strict vegetarians can affect the health of their kids and make them experience hair shedding. This can be treated by giving kids supplements of the lacking nutrients.


Environmental causes: Living in highly polluted areas can make kids lose their hair. This happens where pollution is caused by chlorine, water, metals and minerals. People who live close to mines will notice that their kids lose hair.

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Wholesale Childrens Hair Accessories - "Why Pay More When You Can Pay Less?"

By Perry Mink

You can save yourself quite a bit of money if you'll take the time to shop for wholesale products. There are many products out there for you to choose from when it comes to shopping for children or adult hair/fashion accessories. And, just because you find the products you are looking for at a really good price, doesn't mean you have to give up on quality.

I know we are living in busy times these days, but, taking that little bit of extra time to shop around for wholesale products will certainly pay off in the long run. One real advantage of buying wholesale is that you can get a lot more for your money than when shopping in the retail stores. Whether it is bows, headbands, or a beanie hat that your shopping for, when you can buy it for a fraction of the price that you would pay for the same item in a retail store, it's a good feeling. Especially with the economy the way it is these days.

When you're shopping for gifts, hair bows are always a winner when it comes to your little girls. There are a wide a variety of sizes, colors, and styles when shopping for bows. You can find anything from the smaller 2.5" chunky bow, to the bigger 6" boutique styles that are perfect to complete any outfit. Then, you get into the fun-to-wear bows like the korker bows. These bows can be worn in her hair individually, attached to a headband, or attached to her favorite sandals. You'll find just about any color combination imaginable in this style of bow.

Another accessory that is not only fashionable, but functional as well, would be the headband. Whether you are looking for something to keep the hair out of your eyes, or you're looking for one that you can attach a flower clip too, a nice looking headband will do the job. It seems as though the trend these days with newborns is a crochet style headband with either a crystal gerbera daisy or a korker bow attached to it. You can find headbands in either the crochet, or the stretchy style, and both are available in a wide variety of colors and widths as well.

A beanie hat is another item that is versatile. It can be worn to keep your head warm in the winter, or you can attach a flower clip to it and wear it with a nice outfit. All of the items mentioned are not hard to find if you look in the right places. Take the time and save some money. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

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If you're looking for hair accessories for either yourself or your child, check out the wholesale sites available. I think you will be surprised at not only the great prices, but, the great quality as well. One popular wholesale site to visit that has a great selection, great prices, and great quality is: http://www.beanies2bows.com

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