Overview
Alopecia areata, also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost usually from the head and face, though hair can be lost from any part of the body. Often, it results in a few bald spots on the scalp, beards, mustaches. The amount of hair loss is different for everyone. Some people lose it only in a few spots. Others lose a lot. Sometimes, it can lead to the complete loss of hair on the scalp (alopecia totalis) or, in extreme cases, the entire body (alopecia universalis).
Many people who develop alopecia areata are otherwise healthy. They have hair loss and sometimes nail changes, but they remain in good health.
You can get alopecia areata at any age; however, most people develop it by 30 years of age. For many, the disease begins during childhood or the teenage years.
Causes
Alopecia areata is caused by your immune system attacking part of your body. Genetic factors may play a role in alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a condition that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its hair follicles, causing hair loss. It’s important to know that while this attack causes hair loss, the attack rarely destroys the hair follicles. This means that your hair can regrow.
It also runs into families.
Triggering factors are-
- Drugs
- Post-acute illness
- Local skin disorder
- Nutritional deficiency
- Genetic tendency
- Systemic illness
- Stress
- Hormonal cause-High level of male hormones( both in men and women)
- Thyroid disorders
- Poor protein intake
Symptoms
- Gradual thinning on the top of the head.
- Circular or patchy bald spot-Some people experience smooth bald spots, often about an inch across. It may also occur in the beard and eyebrows..skin may become itchy or painful.
- Sudden loosening of hair- A physical or emotional shock can stimulate hair loss. A handful of hair comes out during combing or washing.
- Full-body hair loss-Some medical treatments such as chemotherapy for cancer can result in loss of hair all over the body.
Treatment
1. Find out the Trigger and manage it, minimize its effect on your life.
2. Eat a healthy diet and avoid high-stress situations.
- Increase intake of proteins like soya, fish, eggs, chicken, beans, and legumes
- Have adequate fruits and green leafy vegetables in your diet daily
- Add raw unprocessed nuts to your diet
- Include pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds as they nourish your hair from the roots
- Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking adequate water
- Avoid smoking and better still if you can give up smoking as it is bad for hair and could lead to hair loss
- Reduce stress levels with relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.
3. Periodic washing of hair is to be done with a suitable cleaning agent. In most cases, it is 2-3 times per week.
4. Comb should be individualized and it is necessary to maintain its cleanliness.
5. Bikers, even though they wear a helmet, can cover the scalp with a thin cloth to prevent dust, which should be periodically washed.
6. Blow-drying is normally discouraged since wet hair is more fragile than dry hair.
7. Homeopathic medicines for Alopecia Areata act on the body at the level of immunity and restore the deviated function. They also help to control the symptoms of Alopecia Areata without any side effects. The Homeopathic medicines for Alopecia Areata have to be specific to every individual person. Depending on the cause and other factors, the treatment may vary. Resting on the cause, general symptoms, modalities, constitution, etc., the most suitable homeopathic medicine for alopecia areata will be selected.
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