Patch Alopecia, Hair Loss in Patches
May 16th, 2008 Filed Under General
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Losing one’s hair can be devastating. Usually, people would be ashamed of their hair loss and would find ways to retrieve their lost hair or at the least cover up the balding area. Loss of hair is not instantaneous. They often start in patches or spots, commonly called bald spots. In the medical world this is called Alopecia.
According to medical research and study, the cause of Patch Alopecia cannot be fully determined yet. But it is thought that this happens due to a trigger that pushes the body’s immune system to attack our hair follicles.
Patch of baldness or Alopecia can become severe in the long run. Not all people though experience this and total alopecia is somewhat rare. Curing Patch Alopecia is impossibility as of now, but there are treatments available which can reinvigorate hair growth and counter the effects of this hair condition. The good news is, Patch Alopecia cures itself, although this varies from every person, so continuous treatment is advised so that hair re-growth is not hampered.
Treatment will vary depending on the extent of the damage and the age of the person. It is highly advisable that only a certified expert on the matter will be trusted with the diagnosis and the treatment of the condition.
We also have to understand that patch alopecia doesn’t only happen in our scalp, although it is usually found there. It can also go down to our eye brows, lips, and other parts of the body where hair grows.
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