Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and other parts of the body(eyebrow, eyelashes, beard, mustache, and body). It begins with the sudden onset of patchy loss of hair. The extent of hair loss can vary greatly, ranging from a single coin-sized patch to extensive alopecia involving the entire scalp and the rest of the body. Alopecia is a psychologically distressing disorder for patients and requires timely, expert treatment from a qualified dermatologist to deliver great results.

Causes of Alopecia Areata

The condition occurs when the immune cells of the body attack the hair follicles, causing them to shed and leave behind bald patches. This can happen due to genetic and hormonal influences, nutritional deficiencies, systemic illness, certain drugs, post-acute illness, stress, and local skin disorders.