Alopecia areata is a condition characterized by rapid hair loss, which usually occurs on the head, but can also occur in other areas of the body that have hair, such as eyebrows, beard, legs and arms. In rare cases, hair loss can affect the whole body, when it is called universal alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata has no cure and its treatment depends on the severity of hair loss, but is usually done with injections and ointments applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth, and it is important that treatment is guided by a dermatologist.
- In alopecia areata.
- Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body that has hair.
- But hair loss on the head is more common.
- In case of hair loss.
- The formation of a single.
- Round.
- Smooth and shiny skin plaque is usually observed.
Despite the absence of hair, hair follicles have not been destroyed and therefore it is possible that the situation can be reversed with proper treatment. In addition, it is common for the hair to grow back in the area, it will have a white color, but then it will have the normal color, but it may fall back after a while.
The causes of alopecia areata are unknown, but it is thought to be a multifactorial situation that may be related to genetic and autoimmune factors, mainly vitiligo and lupus, or be related to stress or anxiety. In addition, changes in the thyroid may also increase the risk of developing this type of alopecia.
Treatment should be made with your dermatologist and can be made with:
More severe cases and hair loss in various areas of the body can be treated with the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, as directed by the doctor.