Seborrheic alopecia, previously known as premature baldness, male-pattern baldness, androgenetic alopecia, diffuse alopecia, and common baldness, is associated with heredity, androgens, and seborrhea. The symptoms include excessive oil secretion in the scalp, making the hair feel greasy.
Seborrheic alopecia can be divided into two types:
1. Acute seborrheic alopecia: Increased oily substance on the scalp, itchiness, dandruff or papules, and hair falling out in clumps within a short period of time, sometimes even leading to complete baldness. Papules may appear on the scalp. This condition often occurs during puberty and is more common in males. It tends to recur after treatment.
2. Chronic seborrheic alopecia: Oily and shiny scalp, appearing as if it has been coated with oil, with large amounts of grayish-white flaky dandruff. Hair becomes dry, lacks luster, and causes severe itching. Male hair falls out gradually from the front sides of the forehead and the top of the head, forming a bald head after several years or even decades. However, total baldness is rare. This disease commonly affects young and middle-aged men and women, but is more prevalent in men. In women, it manifests as thinning, dry hair. The hair falls out slowly and sparsely, exposing the scalp, but rarely leads to complete baldness.
Warm reminder: If you have seborrheic alopecia, you should seek treatment at a regular hospital and avoid self-medicating, which could worsen the condition or lead to deterioration. The above information is provided by dermatology experts from Nanjing Jinghua Hospital regarding [seborrheic alopecia]. If you are troubled by seborrheic alopecia or other skin diseases, you can click on online consultation for free advice from authoritative dermatology experts. Related articles: Is heredity the cause of white hair in youth? What factors are related to white hair in young people? What to do if your hair is dry and frizzy?