What is Alopecia Areata?
Hair loss is a very common condition among men today. Alopecia is medical term referring to excessive or abnormal hair loss. The main reasons for Alopecia include lifestyle, heredity, hormonal changes or any medical condition. Hair loss can effect in various ways,
- Gradual Baldness on the top of the Head
- Unexpected Excessive Hair loss
- Hair Thinning
- Bald Spots
Heredity plays a role in Alopecia areata. It is a ‘polygenic disease’ which means it requires the contribution of many genes to be inherited from both parents to bring about the disease. It is not contagious meaning you cannot get affect by Alopecia Areata should you come with someone affected with it. But it can be passed on with genes from one family member to next.
As for the symptoms, Alopecia Areata is asymptomatic. It leaves you with just one symptom that is hair loss. No headaches, stomach pains, or muscle aches are attributed to Alopecia Areata. In fact, in some cases, Alopecia Areata may be present in places not clearly visible, (such as the back of the scalp) leaving the sufferer unaware hair loss has occurred. The good thing is it does not cause any pain and does not make you sick. There are many things you can do to cope with the effects of this disease such as, Use sunscreens for any bare areas, for eyebrows and eyelashes Wear eyeglasses or sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun and dust, Wear wigs, hats, or scarves to protect your scalp from the sun and keep the head warm.
For limited areas of alopecia, the most effective initial treatment is a series of corticosteroid injections into the bald patches to suppress the immune reaction. We offer Laser Hair Loss Therapy which is clinically proven, safe and effective. Laser therapy can help you achieve dense, fuller and healthier hair.
