Alopecia Areata: Causes and Treatment

[DrSandhu]

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that leads to severe Hair Loss on the different parts of the body including the scalp, eyebrows, beard. In alopecia areata, you may notice the problem like coin-sized bald patches on the skin and hair.

Causes of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system attacks its self-causing hair follicles to fall out in patches. Moreover, Alopecia has been linked to other autoimmune disorders like the thyroid disease, Vitiligo, lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, and allergic conditions.

It may also be genetically triggered

• Loss of hair in only one spot
• Loss of scalp and facial hair
• Complete loss of hair on the whole scalp and the body

Treatments

There are various Alopecia Areata Treatment in India that can be used to treat the hair disorder depending on the extent of hair loss. Some common treatments include:

• Minoxidil
• Topical Immunotherapy
• Glucocorticoids

These treatments stimulate hair growth, but results may be seen after a year.