Hair loss is a common condition that can affect men, women, and even children. There are a variety of causes for hair loss, some more difficult to diagnose than others, including auto immune diseases, hormonal imbalances and changes, excessive lack of vitamins, among many more. These factors contribute to hair loss along the scalp region, but what about the rest of the hair on our bodies? Can hair loss occur elsewhere?
Hair loss can in fact occur on our arms and legs. Livestrong.com lists several causes for the occurrence of hair loss within the arm and leg regions of the human body. Let’s take a look.
1. Skin Conditions
Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Keratosis Pilaris are a few of the skin conditions that can cause hair loss on the arms and legs. Dermatitis usually involves an itchy rash on swollen, reddened skin. Psoriasis occurs from immune cells that attack healthy skin. Keratosis Pilaris is inflammation of the skin hair follicles.
2. The use of Steroids
It is no surprise that steroid use can have numerous negative effects on the human body, one of those effects is widespread hair loss. Steroids that contain massive quantities of testosterone are much more likely to cause hair loss on the arms and legs.
3. Physiological Disorders
Alopecia Universalis is a medical condition involving rapid loss of all hair, this includes hair loss occurring on the arms, legs, eyebrows and eyelashes, as well as the scalp.
4. Medication
Chemotherapy drugs are some of the most common causes for hair loss throughout the body. However, there are also several other medications that can cause hair loss on the body’s limbs: These are medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Parkinson’s and arthritis.
5. Lifestyle
Diet and stress are lead causes for hair loss occurring on the scalp, as well as on the arms and legs. When the body is starved of sleep, vitamins and other necessary minerals and nutrients, hair loss, among many other negative consequences, can occur.
At New England Associates (NEA), we’ve been specializing in hair restoration for both men and women in the Northeastern United States since 1982. NEA offers many treatment options to help you fight dreaded hair loss. If you’re experiencing hair loss and don’t know what to do, contact us at www.hairstart.com or call us at 1-866-HairStart. Your consultation and hair and scalp analysis are completely free. Let us help you look as good as you feel.
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/282422-common-causes-of-hair-loss-on-arms-legs/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dermatitis-eczema/basics/definition/con-20032183
