Alopecia Areata

General Information on Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is a medical condition where the patient suffers sudden loss of hair in circular patches. There is no other physical evidence of scalp disease involved. Alopecia usually involves the hair on the scalp, but can also affect the eyebrows, eyelashes, underarms, or the genitals. Alopecia has been known to occur at any age.

Symptoms of Alopecia Areata

Symptoms include:

Sudden hair loss in circular patches
Total lost of body hair (rare)
Pain and itching (sometimes)

Treatments For Alopecia Areata

Since no single treatment has been found as an effective treatment against Alopecia, many trials of different drugs may be needed until has been proven effective. In some cases, where hair loss is unnoticeable, no treatment is necessary. In cases where facial hair loss is prominent, dermatology, the injection of ‘hair-colored’ pigmentation, may be recommended. If you are experiencing symptoms similar to those listed above, contact your doctor for further examination.

Personal Experience

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