Hair loss in summer may be a normal phenomenon caused by hot weather, or it may be caused by ringworm of the head, baldness, polycystic ovary syndrome and other diseases.
1. Hot weather: summer temperature is higher, the weather is hotter, patients who have the phenomenon of scalp oil, will lead to hair loss, is a normal phenomenon.
2. Tinea capitis: Tinea capitis is mainly caused by skin contact with disease-causing dermatophytes, and patients will experience hair loss, scaling, hair breakage and other symptoms, as well as yellow scabs, fusion plaques and other symptoms.
3. Patchy baldness: the cause of patchy baldness is not clear for the time being, and it is considered to be caused by autoimmune and genetic factors. The main symptoms of patients are patchy hair loss, but no inflammation, no scarring, etc.
4. Other: Polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism and other diseases can also lead to hair loss in summer.
When patients experience hair loss in summer, if it is caused by hot weather, no treatment is needed. If it is caused by a disease, the patient should seek medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions.