What Is Alopecia?
Many people mistakenly think that alopecia is just having patches of hair loss but that’s not actually true. Alopecia is a blanket clinical term for all diverse types of hair loss and can include hair loss caused by chemotherapy and ageing, as well as the more recognizable patchy hair loss.
Alopecia Symptoms
You may notice hair fall in certain areas that might develop into patches that are completely bald. Alopecia primarily affects the scalp but can also affect other areas of the body including eyelashes, eyebrows, legs, and facial hair.
Is
Alopecia Permanent?
Alopecia can be either temporary or permanent. In some cases, it is treatable, but it can also be progressive and irreversible.
Different Types of Alopecia
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is the most common type of alopecia, which is categorized by round or oval patches of hair loss. Eva Proudman, MIT IAT from the Institute of Trichologists explains that “1 person in 50 will suffer from this type of alopecia in their lifetime, which occurs when the body mistakes the hair follicle as a foreign body and attacks it from within”.