hair loss in infants

Hair Loss in Infants

Symptoms During the first 3-6 months of life, the infant’s hair begins to fall out diffusely. Causes Underlying this is a condition known as telogen effluvium: the hairs synchronously enter the resting phase after birth, at the end of which (3-6 months) they fall out. Diagnosis Other causes, such as intoxication or circular hair loss, … Hair Loss in Infants

Hair Anatomy and Physiology

Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology