The human body contains many natural polymers, such as proteins and nucleic acids. Cellulose, another natural polymer, is the main structural component of plants. Most natural polymers are condensation polymers, and in their formation from monomers water is a by-product.
Alopecia areata is one type of hair loss that typically causes patches of baldness. In some cases, total baldness develops. In many cases, the hair re-grows, typically after several months. In some cases, the hair loss is permanent.
Once you get the underlying problem treated, your hair should start to grow faster. Here are a few conditions that cause hair loss: Scalp infections or skin disorders; Alopecia areata, a disorder that causes patchy hair loss; Trichotillomania, a disorder that leads you to pull out your hair; Certain medications cause hair loss