Seborrheic alopecia, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common clinical hair loss disease, which is hereditary and usually associated with mental factors and autoimmunity.
The etiology of seborrheic alopecia is still not completely clear, and it is currently believed that it may be related to genetics, mental and emotional stress, endocrine disorders, immunoinflammation and other factors, and belongs to the category of polygenic diseases. Genetic susceptibility is an important factor in the development of seborrheic alopecia, and about 25% of patients have a family history of the disease. In addition, neuropsychiatric factors are considered to be important triggering factors.
Patients with seborrheic alopecia often begin to develop at puberty, showing progressive thinning of the hair diameter, loss of density, and hair loss, usually starting from the forehead on both sides of the hair thinning, hair loss, gradually spreading to the top of the head, and if the hair loss continues to develop, then there may be a total loss of hair.
Patients with seborrheic alopecia need comprehensive treatment. Topical medication is mainly minoxidil application, male patients with oral finasteride, female patients with oral spironolactone, and at the same time, we need to pay attention to reduce the psychological burden in life, and keep a relaxed mood. In addition to medication, hair transplantation can also be considered.
Patients suffering from seborrheic alopecia areata are advised to consult a doctor for symptomatic treatment under the doctor’s guidance, and not to use medication on their own to avoid adverse reactions.