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.
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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:
- Alopecia areata is not a painful condition, and you will not feel ill, sick etc.
- It is not contagious, and often, children who have it are healthy in other aspects
- 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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