The age factor has no relevance when it comes to hair loss due to scalp infections. Even adolescents suffer from different kinds of scalp infections, which amount to hair loss due to the damage done to the scalp by these infections.
How infections on scalp cause Hair loss
The symptoms of hair fall in a person start to show from a certain age and with the growing years, they become more evident. Having said that, the age factor has no relevance when it comes to hair loss due to scalp infections. Even adolescents suffer from different kinds of scalp infections, which amount to hair loss due to the damage done to the scalp by these infections. Growing number of people are suffering from these infections and it has become extremely to diagnose these infections for ensuring that we don't end up scarring our scalp and developing bald patches all over our head. Some of the most excoriating scalp infections are:
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis): is a type of infection that causes skin to peel off and there are blisters and rashes all over the scalp of the head. Caused by the fungi called dermatophytes, it ends up being one of the chief reasons for hair loss, even in teens. Ringworm is a fungus that spreads fast and effects harshly. Medicines like miconazole and clotrimazole, which does not require any prescription, can fight the infection caused by it. It is strongly advised to consult doctor in case these medicines are not bringing about a positive change.
Folliculitis: is the inflammation, formation of white pimples around hair follicles. Oil, bacteria or some virus can cause these pimples to occur. Staph bacteria in particular is said to trigger this inflammation. This type of infection should treated as soon as its symptoms are seen for otherwise it might damage hair follicles and result in scarring of scalp.
Peidra: is again a fungal infection, which results in formation of hardened nodules. It might occur as black peidra or white peidra and can also co-exist with bacterial infection. This type of infection may occur on scalp, armpits and even groin. It weakens the hair shaft.
Sebhorreic dermatitis: is a type of infection that makes skin very vulnerable to fungi infection. These infections in combination produce a fungus called Pityrosporon ovale that causes scalp problems. The infection results in dandruff and hair loss.
Psoriasis: is a non-contagious scalp infection where there is an occurrence
of red lesions covered with scale. Scalp psoriasis is typified by white patches
of very red skinned scalp. It is accompanied by lot of itch and baldness.
A person showing signs of any of the infection discussed above should
immediately consult a doctor. There are many solutions available in the form of
drugs and natural remedies to treat these infections. We only have to make sure
that we don't ignore the symptoms.