Presentation on alopecia nursing (5).pptx

Medical surgical nursing

1. Alopecia M. Isakki priya tharshini Bsc.nursing 2 nd year VMCON-KKL

2. Introduction Hair is made up of a protein called keratin which is made up of Protein leftover madeup of dead cells that are forces upwards as new cells grow beneath them. The structure that drive hair growth is follicles

3. What is alopecia Alopecia is defined as the loss of hair from areas where it normally grows. Also called baldness

4. Etiology/Causes Chemotherapy for cancer Thyroid problem Stress Low protein diet Family history Poor nutrition Toxins Burns Hormonal imbalance

5. Classification of alopecia 1.Alopecia areata . 2.Androgenetic alopecia 3.Postpartum Alopecia 4.Trichotillomania 5.Traction alopecia 6.Syphilitic alopecia 7.Triangular alopecia 8.Alopecia totalis 9.Alopecia universalis

6. Classification of alopecia Alopecia Areata • Rapid and complete loss of hair in one or most often several round or oval patches . ALOPECIA AREATA Usually occur on the scalp , bearded area , eyebrows , eye lashes and less ) commonly on other hairy areas of the body .

7. Classification of alopecia Androgenic alopecia • Also known as Male pattern baldness or Common baldness . Reversible scalp hair loss that generally spares parietal and occipital areas of the scalp .. ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA • Usually occurs in twenties or early . Thirties . Chiefly occurs in the vertex and front temporal regions.

8. Classification of alopecia Postpartum alopecia • Temporary hair loss at the conclusion of pregnancy . POSTPARTUM ALOPECIA Growth cycle generally returns to normal within one year after the baby is delivered .

9. Classification of alopecia Trichotilmania alopecia- Defined as a self – induced and recurrent loss of hair . It includes the criterion of an increasing sense of tension before pulling the hair and gratification or relief when pulling the hair.

10. Classification of alopecia Traction alopecia Is a form of alopecia , or gradual hair loss , caused primarily by pulling force being applied to the hair .

11. Classification of alopecia Triangular alopecia Also known an temporal alopecia Non inflammatory, Non – scarring form of hair loss . TRIANGULAR ALOPECIA hair loss that may be congenital but usually appears in childhood as a focal patch of loss that may be complete or leaving fine vellus hairs behind Inherited by the autosomal dominant trait .

12. Classification of alopecia . SYPHILITIC ALOPECIA • Hair loss can occur as patchy “ moth eaten “ thinning occurring in small irregular areas . Occurs in syphilis patient

13. Classification of alopecia Total alopecia Total loss of hair over the scalp The primary symptom of alopecia totalis is complete loss of all head hair. This form of alopecia can begin as alopecia areata.

14. Classification of alopecia Alopecia universalis Alopecia universalis is the most advanced form of alopecia areata which results in total loss of all hair on the body , including eyelashes and eyebrows .

15. Management 1.alopecia areata • Corticosteroids Cyclosporine Sulfasalazine . Methotrexate Azathioprine .

16. 2.Androgenic alopecia Topical minoxidil ( below 2 % ) . Finasteride ( 2.5 mg / daily ) . • Spironolactone . Cont..

17. Cont... 3.Trichotilmania Fluoxetine serotonin reuptake inhibitors . MEDICATIONS Non – pharmacological interventions , including behavior modification programs , may be considered . and other selective Dual treatment ( behavioral therapy and medication ) may provide an advantage in some cases .

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