Alopecia

Alopecia Areata is a very common form of hair loss recognised by dermatologists across the world. Earlier, Alopecia areata was believed to be a communicable disease or due to some infectious ailment. But now, it is understood as an autoimmune disorder which could have a much deeper origin than the superficial lesions. Though with this it has got a better prognosis and minimal chances of recurrence.

Our trichology clinic has helped many people treat the bald patches, helping them regain their confidence and self-steem.

A good hair care clinic will advise you on how to treat Alopecia naturally, suggesting ways for the home care & life style management for Alopecia Areata, advising on medicines for Alopecia, scalp problems and making it an overall effective and dependable Alopecia treatment.

What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia Areata, also known as spot baldness, is a skin condition characterised by hair loss that causes distinctive bald patches. It causes loss of hair from scalp, face, and other parts of the body. Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder and occurs when the body’s own defence system attacks some cells causing hair loss. For most people, the condition resolves on its own, but if not attended timely the hair loss is sometimes permanent. People who develop one or more bald patches on the scalp find it very unpleasant and suffer a lot of distress.

Signs & Symptoms Of Alopecia- Time For Call To Action For Alopecia Areata Cure

There are different Alopecia causes, but there are certain common signs and symptoms which can lead you to find an Alopecia Areata cure.

Sudden loss of hair is defined, usually small round patches in the beginning. Coin-sized patches of hair begin to fall.

Excessive hair-fall even on touch, or clumps of hair left on the pillow or in the shower.

Bald patches spread rapidly, and hair growth may be affected in other body areas including eyelashes and beard, for example.

A burning sensation or crawling sensation or itching on scalp or the body area before hair loss.

Chronic or extensive alopecia sometimes can be associated with pitting of nails.

What are the types of Alopecia?

Alopecia Areata commonly begins with small bald scalp patches. The hair loss can stay patchy or lead to complete loss of scalp hair, a condition defined as (Alopecia Totalis or AT). It can mean complete body hair loss, a condition identified as (Alopecia Universalis or AU). Another very peculiar type of Alopecia Areata is Alopecia Barbae, in which an individual suffers from facial hair loss only.

Risk Factors Associated With Alopecia

Genetics : If your parents have history of alopecia or any atopic disorder, you are at a high risk of suffering from Alopecia Areata. Family history of autoimmune disorders like SLE, RA, etc. also elevate the risk of developing Alopecia during your lifetime.

Hair care and styling : Use of harsh chemical through shampoos, hair colouring products or hair styling habits like using hair dryers can also increase the likelihood of Alopecia since these are found to be stressful to your hair & scalp.

Stress : Any exposure to unusual stressful factors like extreme weather conditions, etc. Emotional stress leading to use of anti-depressants or other medication increase the probability of getting Alopecia disorder.

Vaccination : Sometimes, particularly in children Alopecia is seen to develop post vaccination.

Viral infections : Viral infections can trigger alopecia areata.

Vit D deficiency : A study confirms that individuals with loe levels of Vit D are at high risk of developing alopecia.

Alopecia Areata Cure-

The diagnosis of Alopecia and Diffuse Alopecia Areata depends majorly on clinical examination and hence Alopecia treatment is started immediately after the clinical examination. If needed, the trichologist may conduct Trichoanalysis. Since the disorder is fast spreading, it needs to be treated as early as possible.