Disease 2 : Alopecia
By now you should have a fair idea on what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Now let's head into the second of the three diseases; Alopecia Areata popularly referred to as Alopecia.
Alopecia Areata; also known as spot baldness is an auto-immune condition that causes hair to fall out in small patches; sometimes unnoticeable. In the case of alopecia, the hair follicles are attacked, causing hair to fall out.
The quantity of hair loss differs from person to person. In some people, the hair lost comes back and sometimes even for good but in others the hair only keeps falling out until all the hair is lost.
Some people along the line develop, Alopecia areata totalis, loss of hair on their head only or in an even worse situation, Alopecia areata universalis, which causes them to lose hair on their entire body, not to worry; this is rare.
Did you know alopecia areata could come on at any age, but is most prevalent in younger children?
This is quite unfortunate, but as it is, they are auto-immune conditions so prevention is not even an option, likewise it can't be cured, but it can be managed and here are some symptoms to look out for:
- Hair falling out in small patches on the scalp.
- Noticing clumps of hair on your pillow or in the shower
Thankfully, there are both natural and medical treatments that can help to restore the lost hair and faster too.
Some examples of common medical treatments include ; steroid injections, Minoxidil(Rogaine); a very popular medication, light therapy etc.
For those who would prefer natural treatment methods, some available options include, aromatherapy, acupuncture and probiotics. Be sure to see a doctor to check these options out.
Some example of other types of alopecia areata, are Ophiasis alopecia and diffuse alopecia areata. But the thing is, hair loss doesn't necessarily mean you have alopecia, but with family history of the condition or any other A.I.D, there is a higher chance that the condition could be alopecia.
In spite of this, having alopecia isn't the end of the world; remember true beauty lies within.
Now let's head into the second of the three diseases; Alopecia Areata popularly referred to as Alopecia.
Alopecia Areata; also known as spot baldness is an auto-immune condition that causes hair to fall out in small patches; sometimes unnoticeable. In the case of alopecia, the hair follicles are attacked, causing hair to fall out.
The quantity of hair loss differs from person to person. In some people, the hair lost comes back and sometimes even for good but in others the hair only keeps falling out until all the hair is lost.
Some people along the line develop, Alopecia areata totalis, loss of hair on their head only or in an even worse situation, Alopecia areata universalis, which causes them to lose hair on their entire body, not to worry; this is rare.
Did you know alopecia areata could come on at any age, but is most prevalent in younger children?
This is quite unfortunate, but as it is, they are auto-immune conditions so prevention is not even an option, likewise it can't be cured, but it can be managed and here are some symptoms to look out for:
- Hair falling out in small patches on the scalp.
- Noticing clumps of hair on your pillow or in the shower
Thankfully, there are both natural and medical treatments that can help to restore the lost hair and faster too.
Some examples of common medical treatments include ; steroid injections, Minoxidil(Rogaine); a very popular medication, light therapy etc.
For those who would prefer natural treatment methods, some available options include, aromatherapy, acupuncture and probiotics. Be sure to see a doctor to check these options out.
Some example of other types of alopecia areata, are Ophiasis alopecia and diffuse alopecia areata. But the thing is, hair loss doesn't necessarily mean you have alopecia, but with family history of the condition or any other A.I.D, there is a higher chance that the condition could be alopecia.
In spite of this, having alopecia isn't the end of the world; remember true beauty lies within.
