Lupus and Hair Loss

Beyond dealing with the physical pain from the symptoms of Lupus, many people have to deal with the emotional struggle of hair loss. Hair loss is a common symptom that people with Lupus suffer with; losing more than the 50-100 hairs a day that most people lose. Typically Lupus is classified as an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system mistakes the body’s own tissues as foreign invaders and attacks them. Hair loss associated with Lupus can come from the disease itself or the medication that is prescribed to treat it.

Hair Loss from the Disease

When hair loss is caused by Lupus itself, it is because your immune system is attacking the hair follicles. This can cause the hair to thin or fall out in clumps. Some people can experience hair loss in other places than just their scalp, including hair from their eyelashes, eyebrows and other places on their body can fall out as well. Hair loss can also occur due to skin rashes that are caused by a type of Lupus that affects the skin called Discoid Lupus. Discoid Lupus can cause a thick, scaly, red rash, to appear typically on the scalp, face and ears. This rash is severe because it can scar the hair follicles to the point where they may no longer be able to produce hair anymore.

Hair Loss from Lupus Medications

Many medications used to treat Lupus have been known to cause people to lose their hair. Anti-inflammatory medications like Prednisone and immune system suppressants have been shown to trigger hair loss in some people. Certain medications can cause a certain type of hair loss called “Lupus hair”. This condition causes hair to become very dry and brittle along the edges of the scalp. This type of hair loss is easily treatable. The hair loss will eventually stop when you no longer take the medication.

Losing hair can be a very emotionally taxing experience, but hair loss related to lupus may be treatable especially if it’s caught in the early stages and depending on medications. Hair loss may have you looking for quick solutions, but it’s important to not experiment with over-the-counter hair loss treatments. It could end up making things worse. The non-surgical hair solutions at IHRS may be the answer for you. If you are experiencing any concerning hair loss remember to seek help from a professional who can talk with you about the best treatment options.

If you are considering getting hair restoration, there are many options at IHRS. Some of them include Reallusions hair replacement which is a nonsurgical, noninvasive skin-like membrane that is grafted to your scalp to create a natural hairline with natural hair density. Another option is laser hair therapy that uses low level lasers to deliver light energy directly to the scalp which stimulates the hair follicles to grow. You could even consider our new PRP treatment, which you can learn all about in a previous blog here.

At International Hair Restoration Systems we know how important it is to find the right solution. We take pride in providing our clients with straight answers about all of our latest treatment options and which hair loss solution is right for them. Don’t wait a moment longer, restore your hair, restore your life. Call (904) 425-5907 to schedule your free consultation today.

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See Also:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/expert-answers/lupus/faq-20058400

http://www.lupus.org/about/statistics-on-lupus