Have you heard of ALOPECIA AREATA? Well, let me take you on a ride on what it is all about.
Alopecia Areata is a disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. In majority of cases, hair falls out in small patches.
Sometimes, it can lead to complete loss of hair on the scalp or, in extreme cases, the entire body and the condition can affect anyone regardless of age or gender. Interestingly, it occurs in animals too.
FACTS ABOUT ALOPECIA AREATA
- One in five people with Alopecia Areata also had a family member who experienced the condition, so it may be hereditary.
- It often develops suddenly, over the course of just few days.
- There is little scientific evidence that Alopecia Areata is caused by stress.
- People with the condition who have only few patches of hair loss often experience a spontaneous, fully recovery without the need for treatment.
- And lastly, there is no cure for the condition if you loss the hair completely.
How does Alopecia occur?According to research, it occurs when White blood cells attack the cell in hair follicles, causing them to shrink and dramatically slow down hair production.
It is unknow precisely what causes the body's immune system to target hair follicles in this way.
I mentioned earlier that Alopecia Areata occur in animals too, well, the development of the condition in animals is usually the sign of an underlying disease. Some animals may be genetically predisposed to hair loss, while in some, it may be caused by hypersensitivity of nutritional factors.
Here is a photo of a Chimpanzee suffering from Alopecia Areata.
And recently, BBC featured a lady suffering from the condition. She spoke about stigmatization and how she was able to manged it.
Importantly, never stigmatized people on what you know nothing about. Be enlightened!!!
