Girl with Alopecia Areata Mocked and Withdrawn, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital Treatment Restores Smile
A junior high school girl who suffered from alopecia areata for three years, leading to bullying and withdrawal, has almost fully recovered after treatment and psychological support from Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital's dermatology department. The hospital emphasizes the importance of holistic care, including mental health support, for adolescent patients facing appearance-affecting conditions.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Kuo-fang, Chiayi County, May 6) A first-year junior high school girl, who suffered from alopecia areata three years ago with massive hair loss, was once mocked and excluded by her peers, leading her to become withdrawn. After treatment and companionship from dermatologists at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, her hair has almost completely recovered, and she has emerged from the shadows, regaining her youthful smile.
Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital today issued a press release stating that this first-year junior high school girl developed alopecia areata (commonly known as 'ghost's hair loss') when she was in the fourth grade of elementary school. She experienced massive hair loss, with up to 80% hair loss at its most severe. She was also neglected, mocked, and excluded by classmates, causing the once cheerful girl to become withdrawn, hiding in her room, afraid to go out, and even considering dropping out of school. Her family then brought her to see dermatologist Lin Teng-li for treatment.
Lin Teng-li said that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, mainly caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles. Although most patients do not feel pain or itching, changes in appearance have a significant psychological impact, especially on children and adolescents, who are more prone to peer pressure due to differences in appearance, and even bullying issues.
Lin Teng-li stated that alopecia areata is not only a skin problem but also requires attention to psychological support. Therefore, the medical team continuously provided comprehensive health education and care during the treatment process; after three years of continuous treatment, the first-year junior high school girl's hair has almost completely recovered. Currently, not only has the drug dosage been reduced, but she no longer needs to take medication daily, only requiring follow-up visits every three months.
Lin Teng-li said that this girl is in adolescence, a period when appearance is even more important. Currently, not only has her hair recovered well, but her overall mental state has also greatly improved. She is willing to actively interact with classmates again, and a cheerful smile has returned to her face. (Edited by: Li Shu-hua) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Kuo-fang, Chiayi County, May 6) A first-year junior high school girl, who suffered from alopecia areata three years ago with massive hair loss, was once mocked and excluded by her peers, leading her to become withdrawn. After treatment and companionship from dermatologists at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, her hair has almost completely recovered, and she has emerged from the shadows, regaining her youthful smile.
Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital today issued a press release stating that this first-year junior high school girl developed alopecia areata (commonly known as 'ghost's hair loss') when she was in the fourth grade of elementary school. She experienced massive hair loss, with up to 80% hair loss at its most severe. She was also neglected, mocked, and excluded by classmates, causing the once cheerful girl to become withdrawn, hiding in her room, afraid to go out, and even considering dropping out of school. Her family then brought her to see dermatologist Lin Teng-li for treatment.
Lin Teng-li said that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, mainly caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles. Although most patients do not feel pain or itching, changes in appearance have a significant psychological impact, especially on children and adolescents, who are more prone to peer pressure due to differences in appearance, and even bullying issues.
Lin Teng-li stated that alopecia areata is not only a skin problem but also requires attention to psychological support. Therefore, the medical team continuously provided comprehensive health education and care during the treatment process; after three years of continuous treatment, the first-year junior high school girl's hair has almost completely recovered. Currently, not only has the drug dosage been reduced, but she no longer needs to take medication daily, only requiring follow-up visits every three months.
Lin Teng-li said that this girl is in adolescence, a period when appearance is even more important. Currently, not only has her hair recovered well, but her overall mental state has also greatly improved. She is willing to actively interact with classmates again, and a cheerful smile has returned to her face. (Edited by: Li Shu-hua) 1150506
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