It is an autoimmune disorder which affects the hair follicles. It usually occurs when the white blood cells attack the cells in hair follicles, which shrink and reduces the hair production.
Causes:
Studies shows that genetics is more likely to be the reason,a family member who have similar issues lead to Alopecia areata.
Some study shows it is mostly triggered when the person is under extreme stress. It is equally distributed among all races, sex and different age group.
Symptoms :
There is a patchy hair loss almost a size of a coin which is adversely distributed throughout the scalp . It affects the hair follicles leading to baldness. If whole of scalp hair follicles are affected then it’s called as Alopecia totalis.If there is hair loss from whole body then it’s called Alopecia universalis. Any site of hair growth may be affected, either the scalp , beard or eye lashes . The hairfall may be sudden or gradual. Some patients also notice itching and burning at the site before hair loss.
Homeopathic treatment:
Homeopathic way of approach in treating Alopecia Areata is based on totality of symptoms which means all the symptoms are collected based on mental symptoms and physical symptoms along with the persons constitution.The remedy is selected based on all the symptoms . Homeopathic medicines help to build the immune system , strengthen the hair follicles also helps the person relieve the mental ailments. Homeopathic medicines are safe rather than using high anti inflammatory medicines and corticosteroids.
