Hair loss develops due to different reasons. However, it is a hair loss disease that causes a sudden and round, money -shaped hair loss. Ragrants, a disease that develops as a result of the immune system attacking hair follicles, can be seen in all age groups and gender. The disease can affect hair, eyelashes and body hairs as well as hair. Generally, painless shedding manifests itself with circular openings in the scalp, eyebrows or beard area. These openings can expand over time or sometimes improve automatically. However, in some patients, hair loss may spread and become permanent.
What is the ringworm?
It is an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss as a result of the attack of the immune system on the hair follicles. It usually occurs in the form of round and significant gaps in the scalp, eyebrows, beard or body hairs. Since the hair follicles are damaged in these regions, the growth of the hairs stops and regional baldness occurs. It is not an infectious disease. However, it is more common in those with genetic predisposition because it is related to the immune system. Instead of fighting harmful germs to the body, the immune system attacks them by perceiving the hair follicles as stranger. This disrupts the growth cycle of the hair and causes sudden hair loss.
The severity of the disease may vary from person to person. In some people, only a few small shedding areas occur. In some cases, hair loss can spread to the entire hair or all body hair. There is no definite treatment of ringworm disease. However, it is possible to support hair growth with different treatment methods and balance the immune system.
Why does the rags?
Normally, the immune system protects the body against infections and harmful substances. However, in the ratings, immune cells accidentally perceive hair follicles as a foreign substance and attack them by attacking them. As a result, sudden and significant shedding occurs in the scalp, eyebrows, beards or body hairs. The exact cause of the ringworm is not known exactly. Many factors are thought to trigger the disease. Genetic predisposition plays an important role in the development of ringworm. People with ringworm or other autoimmune diseases in their family are more likely to occur. Intensive stress and traumatic events can trigger hair loss by disrupting the balance of the immune system. In addition, thyroid diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis such as autoimmune diseases increases the risk of ragging. Environmental factors, nutritional deficiencies, viral infections and hormonal changes can also trigger the ragger. Although it can be seen in all age groups and gender, it occurs more frequently especially in adolescence and in young adults.
What are the types of ringworm?
Depending on the shape and prevalence of the shedding, it is divided into different species. Some people are limited in small areas, while in some cases, hair loss may become more common. The type of disease is an important factor in determining the treatment process and the likelihood of hair again. Ringworm varieties can be listed as follows:
- Alopecia Areata (Classic Rodgers): It is the most common species. Usually in the scalp, beard or eyebrows circular, money -sized hair loss manifests itself. Spilled areas can grow over time or heal spontaneously.
- Alopecia totalis (Full hair loss): Hair loss is seen in the entire scalp. It is a more advanced type of ring and the hair may not come back.
- Alopecia universalis (completely shedding of body hair): All of the body hairs are poured. Eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, arms, legs, chest, chest and genital area can also affect the hairs. It is one of the rare but heaviest rolling species.
- Ophiasis type ringworm: Hair loss usually occurs in the ribbon on the side and back of the head (nape zone). It can be more difficult to respond to traditional treatments.
- DIFIZED (common) Alopecia Areata: Hair loss is not limited to a particular region and the hair is generally thinned. It manifests itself with intense hair loss and sparse.
- Alopecia Barbae (Beard Zone Rings): Only spills occur in the beard area. It is a type of ring that is seen especially in men.
Among these varieties, the possibility of hair re -emerging, the condition of the immune system, genetic factors and treatment may vary depending on the treatment. Faster response to treatment can be received in early diagnosed cases.
What are the rating symptoms?
The most common symptom is the formation of round, money -sized spills in the scalp, beard, eyebrows or different parts of the body. These spills may be small at the beginning. However, it may grow over time or new shedding areas may occur. There is no pain or itching in ringworm disease. Some patients may feel a slight burning or sensitivity before spilling. Since the roots of the shed hair generally look healthy, the skin surface is smooth and no inflammation or wound formation is observed.
As the ringworm progresses, the shape and size of the spill areas may change. In some people, only a few small areas are affected, while in some cases, all scalp or body hairs may be lost. This may turn into righteous species called Alopecia Totalis or Alopecia Universalis. Especially in the eyebrow, eyelashes and beard area, hair loss may indicate a more common form of the disease. The screwed symptoms are as follows:
- Regional Hair loss: Money -shaped, rounds are the most prominent symptom. Initially starts with small areas and can grow over time.
- Smooth, non -trace areas on the scalp: Redness, wound or crusting are not seen in the spilled areas. The skin surface is usually healthy and smooth.
- Eyebrow, eyelashes and hair loss on the beard: Not only the scalp, but also eyebrows, eyelashes and beards may be affected. In more common cases, body hairs may disappear completely.
- Nail Problems: Pits on the nails, fragile structure, white spots and rough surface. In some cases, the nails are completely weakened.
- Asymmetric spills: The ragger usually does not start in a single area, it can occur suddenly in different areas. Hair loss can be irregular.
- Limging and sparse of hair: Hair loss is not only condensed in certain regions, and in some people, in general, hair can be thinned and sparse.
- Sensitivity or tingling in the hair follicles: Prior to shedding, some patients may experience a light tingling, burning or sensitivity in the hair follicles.
- Color change of the hair that comes back: In some cases, the shed hair may be white or gray when it starts to go back. It can return to its original color over time.
In some cases, hair may become permanent in some patients, while hair loss may become permanent. Early diagnosis and treatment can accelerate the process of hair backing and prevent the progression of the disease.
How to diagnose the ringworm?
Ringworm diagnosis is usually performed by dermatologists by physical examination. The doctor examines the shape of the pouring area, the structure of the scalp and the condition of the hair follicles and evaluates the symptoms of the disease. The hair follicles can be examined in detail by using a special enlargement device called dermatoscopy for definitive diagnosis. In some cases, blood tests can be performed to determine the cause of the ringworm, autoimmune diseases, vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems can be investigated. In rare cases, biopsy can be performed by taking a small tissue sample from the scalp to distinguish hair loss from other diseases. In the diagnosis process, the progress level and nail changes of the ringworm are also evaluated and the appropriate treatment method is determined.
How to treat Ragsa?
Due to the severity and prevalence of the disease, the treatment of ringworm may vary. In light cases, hair can come back automatically. However, medical intervention may be required at advanced levels or widespread shedding. Phototherapy (Light therapy) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment are among the methods used to revitalize hair follicles. Biyotin, zincSupporting supplements such as vitamin D can help strengthen the immune system. Since the stress factor is an important trigger, patients adopt a healthier lifestyle and attach importance to stress management are among the factors that support treatment.
