Manifestation of Alopecia Areata

Manifestation of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is a medical condition where a person is losing hair in patches, or in case of severe form of the disease – all of the body hair. It is autoimmune disease, where a person’s own immune system attacks hair follicles making hair fall. The affected skin appears normal and smooth, with no scars. The hair around the patch is soft and with little or no color. A lot of people, who have bald patches in some period of their lives, grow back the hair within 6 months to a year.
It can occur at any age. It often begins in childhood. It is hereditary, so patients with alopecia areata often have a family member who also has the disease. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that the body's immune system attacks the body. When alopecia areata develops, the body attacks its own hair follicles. A person's genetic makeup, combined with other factors, triggers this form of hair loss.
People with alopecia areata may have a higher risk for: - Another autoimmune disease such as thyroid disease or vitiligo. - Asthma and allergies, mainly atopic dermatitis and hay fever. - Having relatives who have asthma, allergies, or an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes.
The problem often begins with one or more coin-sized, round, smooth, bare patches where hair once was. You may first notice the problem when you see clumps of hair on your pillow or in the shower. Hair loss occurs mostly on the scalp, but it can involve eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, or any hair-bearing site.
It is likely that the hair will grow back even without treatment, but it may fall out again. Most patients lose their hair more than once before the disease goes away for good. Even people who lose all the hair on their scalp and body can have their hair grow back. In the case that hair loss is severe - there is a greater chance that the hair will not grow back. When it does grow back, it can be white or fine at first. A person’s own hair color and texture often return later. Having Alopecia Areata can be stressful, so if you feel embarrassed or having a hard time coping with it, there are ways to hide patchy hair loss:
- Wear a wig, cap, hat, or scarf. These do not interfere with hair re-growth . - Style your hair to cover the bald spots. - Use makeup to draw missing eyebrows. - Some people shave the head.
Also, you can join a support group. While the above tips can hide the hair loss, people often have trouble dealing with the emotional aspects of hair loss. Because the emotional aspects can be so difficult, you may want to join a support group.
There are shampoos against hair loss , containing herbal ingredients from different medicinal herbs. Active ingredients full of vitamins and mineral salts stimulate local circulation and hair root renewal. Sage and rosemary extracts regulate sebum secretion, prevent scalp greasing and soothe scalp itching and irritation.