Hair Loss and Cellulitis: How are they Related?

We know hair loss can be caused by many different elements.

Sometimes it can be blamed on diet or genetics but quite often the reason for loss of hair is unknown. Illness is evidently often one of the leading causes of hairloss. The advantage in this diagnosis is usually once good health is restored, so is the hair.

Cellulitis is one illness which can cause ones hair to fall out.

Cellulites are a skin and tissue infection which can affect any part of the body including the scalp and other places where there is hair.

A mere cut or scratch can begin Cellulitis, which can then thrive in any area of broken skin. Bacteria may start to overtake the area, causing inflammation which results in tenderness of the region, swelling and redness.

Cellulitis may often be blamed on disorders such as chickenpox, insect bites, eczema or acute acne which can cause the skin to break and bacteria to penetrate.

Taking certain medications as well as diabetes can even cause Cellulitis to develop in skin which is still in tact.

So how does this consequence in hair loss?

When the bacterium inflames the skin, the hair falls out. The hair can then not grow back while the infection is still there.

Cellulitis is often going to cause hair to fall out whether on the scalp or body.
There are three great things about this!

1. Cellulitis is not contagious. This is a fact.
 
2. The symptoms, including the hair loss, are easily healed by a professional.
 
3. There are ways to prevent Cellulitis from occurring!  As we know, Cellulitis occurs from abrasions and bruises, so look after your skin! And make sure to especially protect your child whilst at play.

Although obviously it is virtually impossible to avoid the occasional skin injury, usually some larger injuries can be avoided.

But if these wounds are not avoided, treatment can and should still take place.
Always immediately wash the injury well with soap and water. After applying an antibiotic, cover the wound with a bandage to protect from further damage and allow healing to begin.

If the sore is large or deep – especially if it was a bite from an animal (even your own family pet) – go to your GP and get it checked immediately.

Hair loss, skin inflammation, pain, gangrene, sepsis and lymphangitis can all be caused by Cellulites. But the sooner the wound is treated, the less likely there is of an infection turning bad.

Even though hair loss is one of the most trivial symptoms, it can all be completely avoided or cured if the correct steps are taken to put a stop to Cellulites and in turn, hair loss.

Here is another interesting article on the Causes of Thinning Hair.