What Is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia Areata is a condition where the immune system attacks the body and specifically, they affect the hair follicles.
In most cases, the hair will fall out about a quarter of the size and may cause only a few patches.
When you experience total hair loss, the doctor will diagnose it as alopecia totalis. When hair loss occurs all over the body, the condition is called alopecia universalis.
Alopecia areata symptoms
Symptoms of Alopecia Areata generally begin as a single lesion that progressively progresses over weeks or months.
Since these lesions affect the follicles they can lead to hair loss.
Hair loss can occur suddenly and can develop over days or even weeks. Some people report a burning sensation and itching before the hair falls out.
What is best treatment for alopecia areata?
Until now, treatment for alopecia areata is still not available, but there are several treatments and a healthy lifestyle until you find the type of treatment that is right for you.
It is important to know that not all treatments may work for you and some people continue to experience hair loss during the treatment period.
In addition to special treatment from doctors, some people choose alternative therapies to reduce the severity of the condition alopecia areata. You need to know that these alternative remedies have not been clinically tested and there is no effective medical evidence showing that they work well for our hair.
Alopecia areata can be a challenging condition for sufferers. However, often this condition is temporary.
