You just found a bald/thinning spot on your child’s hair… what’s next?
You are a parent who’s just found a bald spot, a thinning spot… 👇
You start wondering: What is happening here? Was this here before? Is it normal for kids to lose hair? Could it be stress? Allergy? Was it from a recent illness? Is it going to get worse or just resolve on its own?? 😩
Then you start to pay closer attention—checking pillows, hairbrushes, the shower drain. You’re left wondering, is this a phase? Will it go away on its own? Or is there something more serious? 🥹
Googling brings up more questions than answers. Words like “alopecia” start appearing, and you find yourself going down rabbit holes, feeling more overwhelmed than informed. It affects 2% of the population, you may have read. “In most cases, hair will grow back on its own.” While others say “It’s a random thing and very unpredictable.”
You book an appointment with your doctor. Surely they will have a solution, right? 👀
The first weeks of noticing hair loss are confusing and emotional.
No, in most cases, the hair won’t just grow back on its own. 😢 But, there are things you can do for hair growth to happen. 💡
No, the doctors don’t have a solution, just try-and-see treatments, and no, they don’t have a clue what’s causing it.
Yes, most likely it is Alopecia (the autoimmune kind) if it happens to kids. ❌No, it’s not just stress. ❌No, shampoos or hair growth products alone won’t make it better. 😩
Something IS causing it but it’s a complicated answer.
This is the beginning of a journey. Hang tight. There are lots to learn. Take a breather… 😮💨 it’s gonna be okay.
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