A random condition where any hair is potentially at risk. Vitiligo: This disease where the color-making cells of the skin are destroyed may cause enough inflammation to accidentally result in some hair loss as well.
Inflammation from "Common Skin Conditions" That itch, scratch cycle can lead to more inflammation, and ultimately hair loss. Few people are aware that "routine" skin diseases can sometimes result in hair loss, but here they are:. Remove the growth, and you may be able to re-grow the hair. Keep in mind, however, that if removal leads to significant scar formation, the hair may not re-grow.
Infiltrating Disorders This is a mixed bag of conditions that all have 1 thing in common. They all create an environment within the dermis lower portion of the skin that squeezes out the hair follicle's ability to flourish. Alopecia Mucinosis: A disorder in which a viscous material called mucin infiltrates the deeper areas of the skin, resulting in hair loss.
Everybody knows someone who has had an unusual reaction to a medication. Eyebrows can be affected just like any other hair if a medication is known to cause hair loss. Here are some of the general categories and major players within them. Here are a few compounds to be aware of:.
Excessive oral ingestion of vitamins can be a real problem when it comes to the skin. Trichotillomania , a habit of pulling out hair. Repeated insult of plucking out the hair can destroy the hair follicle and lead to permanent loss. Over-plucking: Yes, over-plucking can again lead to destruction of the hair follicle and potentially permanent loss of the hair over time. Eyebrow hair follicles tend to be sensitive to removal of the hair, so plan your brow shape and try not to get carried away tweezing.
Androgenic Alopecia , that condition that causes "balding" can also lead to thinning of the eyebrows over time. While some may argue this to be a hormonal condition, others would include it with the general category of age-related problems. While not FDA approved for this use, dermatologists have been reported to treat eyebrow loss with the off-label use of prescription prostaglandin analog drops used to help grow eyelashes. Discuss your work-up and care with your physician.
While I hope that you never have to deal with an issue such as the loss of eyebrows, I would encourage you that there is more to examining this issue than a simplistic dismissal by your doctor. Check with a board-certified dermatologist and get the facts you need to solve the problem.
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Audrey Kunin, MD December Here are some of the more common chemotherapy agents that can cause hair loss: this is not a complete list Chemotherapy Agents: Cyclophosphamide, Bleomycin, Daunorubicin, Methotrexate, Tamoxifen, Taxol, Vinblastine, Colchicine, Melphalan, Systemic 5-Florouracil, Etoposide, Ethambutol, Interferon Alpha, Interleuken Infiltrating Cancer Cancer, whether locally growing or spreading into the skin may push out the hair in areas it is overtaking.
Kaposi's Sarcoma Infections Infectious conditions can either directly affect the hair follicle, or hair shaft, or create such inflammation in the region that you literally scratch the hair out. Seborrheic Keratosis: Age-related "barnacles of life". Moles Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Growth of specific oil glands. If the area near your eyebrows is affected, the inflammation may inhibit hair growth. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually an ongoing condition. Scientists believe it is caused by a fungus or by an overproduction of oil in the skin.
Seborrheic dermatitis leads to dandruff , even in the eyebrows. Tinea capitis , known as ringworm, is also fungal. It produces red, itchy, raised, ringlike patches, along with oozing and blisters. When these patches appear over the brows, the hair usually falls out, leaving a bald patch. It is common in many countries but not in the United States. Lepromatous leprosy includes lesions and hair loss all over the body, numbness, and limb weakness. Excessive stress and anxiety can cause physiological changes, including reduced oxygen to the hair follicles and fluctuating hormone levels that contribute to eyebrow hair loss.
These wild fluctuations may disorganize your hair growth cycles and cause a hair loss. Telogen effluvium TE is an abnormal loss of hair that occurs when the normal hair growth cycle gets interrupted by hormonal or other changes in the body. Both men and women start to experience thinning hair in their 40s, as levels of estrogen in women and testosterone in men dwindle.
Over-plucking your eyebrows creates minor trauma, and eventually the hair may stop growing in that spot. Harsh makeup may cause similar damage when used for extended periods. To battle cancer, chemotherapy is designed to go after all rapidly dividing cells. This includes hair follicles.
Once you and your doctor determine the cause of your eyebrow hair loss, you can choose the most appropriate treatment. Speak to your doctor about getting blood work to determine whether you have any deficiencies to address. Eat plenty of lean protein, fruits, and vegetables. Find ways to relax and reduce stress, such as massage or meditation. Resist the urge to over-pluck your eyebrows or use harsh chemicals near them. Protect your brows with a dab of Vaseline if you need to use hair bleach or dye, tretinoin Retin-A , hydroquinone , or glycolic acids.
If you start experiencing eyebrow hair loss, you should see your doctor to determine the cause. It's not crazy noticeable or anything, but as any arch-conscious woman can imagine, it's a little disconcerting.
My main concerns: Am I touching them too much, orgetting too heavy-handed with my beloved brow gel? I brought my little conundrum to Dr. Patricia Wexler, who, thankfully, came bearing good news for me and anyone else worried about the state of their brow hair count. Since I started to notice an uptick in "shedding" in late fall, I was also curious if, like many of our four-legged friends, there's a time of year where we're more likely to see such hair loss.
Others say just the opposite, due to the extreme change in temperature. Regardless, the amount is insignificant. So, if you have a similar paranoia—fear not! Losing strands is totally normal.
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