Hair loss also called baldness is commonly known as alopecia. One type of hair loss, referred to as alopecia areata, is as a result of an autoimmune disorder, where the cells of the immune system attack the base of the hair follicle. This is whereby hair loss occurs in patches anywhere on the body usually from the scalp. The two extremes of alopecia areata are:
- Alopecia Totalis – this is total hair loss on the scalp.
- Alopecia Universalis – this is total hair loss on the body.
Its first symptoms are small bald patches, which appear in many shapes usually oval or round. It can affect a person at any age although it is commonly suffered by teenagers or young adults. Strong evidence suggests that it can be hereditary. Read More...