Suddenly losing your hair and developing bald patches isn’t exactly what you can call a fun ride. On the other hand, it’s also not something to be ashamed of. Not everyone suffering from alopecia areata loses all their hair. Unfortunately, many people with alopecia areata generally bear the brunt of misinformation and harmful assumptions, leaving them feeling insecure.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall in small patches. These patches may join together and become more visible. Sudden hair loss may occur on the scalp or sometimes on the eyelashes, eyebrows and face, as well as other parts of the body. It can also develop slowly and return after years between instances.
Alopecia totalis is one of the types of alopecia. It results in hair loss across the entire scalp. Alopecia universalis is more advanced than alopecia totalis. This type of alopecia results in hair loss across the entire scalp and face (including eyebrows and eyelashes), plus the rest of the body (including pubic hair). Alopecia universalis prevents hair from growing back. When the hair grows back, there are chances for the hair to fall out again.
What causes alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata occurs when white blood cells (WBC) mistakenly attack the cells in the hair follicles. This causes the hair follicles to shrink and dramatically slows down hair production. What causes the body’s immune system to target hair follicles in this way, isn’t exactly known
While scientists are unsure about why these changes occur, it is more likely to occur in a person who has a close family member with the disease. Additionally a person with alopecia areata is more likely to get allergic skin diseases or allergic reactions or be at risk of having another autoimmune disorder such as lupus.
Is alopecia areata a symptom of a serious disease?
Alopecia areata can occur in healthy individuals but it can also be a symptom of a serious underlying condition. People with alopecia areata may be at a higher risk of developing asthma, atopic dermatitis and nasal allergies as well as other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease and vitiligo.
Is hair regrowth possible?
Yes, it is possible that the hair may regrow, but it may fall out again. The journey of the disease differs from person to person. When the hair might regrow or fall out again cannot be predicted. Dealing with alopecia areata can be frustrating due to its unpredictability and lack of control. In some cases, people lose a few patches of hair, the hair regrows and alopecia areata never returns. And in other cases, people continue to lose and regrow hair for many years.
Wearing a toupee is also an effective way to treat alopecia areata. The patients desire something that will certainly look all-natural, yet they also require the toupee to be budget-friendly as well as of high quality. Bono Hair makes an exceptional top-quality toupee for alopecia individuals to help them hide the loss of hair by offering top-quality products at an unbeatable rate factor. Bono Hair offers our clients custom-made products in order to ensure their fulfilment with every acquisition.
Can alopecia areata affect day-to-day life?
Living with patchy hair loss can be emotionally challenging, especially in a society that regards hair as a sign of youth and good health. But alopecia areata does not affect general health nor does it interfere with the ability to achieve personal and professional goals.
Alopecia areata homeopathy treatment
Alopecia areata needs to be treated through internal immune-correction which is attainable with homeopathy. Homeopathy addresses the faulty immune response while treating alopecia areata so that the results last long. It is also free from side-effects.
Homeopathic remedies such as phosphorus, natrum muriaticum, fluoric acid, phosphoric acid, lycopodium and vinca minor have the capacity to trigger the body’s immune system in order to fight the disease effectively. These homeopathic remedies can bring the deranged immunity back to normal. The selection of a homeopathic remedy will be based on the individual case evaluation.
As published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Medicine, a research study was conducted to test the effectiveness of homeopathic medicine for alopecia. A group of 60 people who had chronic conditions including alopecia universalis was given homeopathic treatment and was observed. The treatment resulted in 88.33% of them experiencing over 50% improvement in their disorder.
With a customised homeopathic treatment for alopecia areata, you will notice less hair fall, improved quality of hair and improved texture. Moreover, the chances of the problem reoccurring will also highly reduce. To get your customised treatment plan for alopecia areata condition, book an appointment.
Helen Bradfield did her degree in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She has an ongoing interest in mental health and well-being.
