What Are The Signs of Alopecia Areata?

What Are The Signs of Alopecia Areata?

Hair fall is a common issue affecting people of all ages and gender. There can be several reasons for hair fall, including improper diet, genetics, and underlying health issues. One such medical condition is known as Alopecia Areata, which can cause bald spots and complete baldness in advanced stages. Alopecia Areata is more common in men, but women also suffer from it.

Read on to know more about some common signs and symptoms of Alopecia Areata.

What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition in which your immune system considers your healthy hair follicle cells as invaders and attacks them. The root cause of Alopecia Areata is still unclear. However, people with other autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, are more susceptible. Some environmental factors also play a role in triggering the onset of Alopecia Areata.

What are the common signs of Alopecia Areata?

 1.   Excessive hair on your hairbrush

Humans lose 50-100 hair strands every day. If you notice that the numbers you lose are significantly more remarkable, then the chances are that you are at the early stages of Alopecia Areata. You may also notice hair loss on other parts of your body, such as eyebrows. It is the best stage to visit your doctor as this is where you can prevent further hair loss.

2.   Receding hairline

Alopecia Areata presents differently in multiple age groups and genders. In women, it usually appears as a receding hairline. If you notice more scalp than hair in your front hairline, then chances are you are suffering from Alopecia Areata.

3.   Bald patches

Another common sign of Alopecia Areata is bald spots on your scalp. They occur gradually at one place, and then you can see more of them on your scalp. Itching, blisters, and tenderness often accompany these bald spots. If you notice these signs, then you need to consult a doctor at the earliest.

4.   Thinning eyebrows, eyelashes, or beard

Alopecia Areata isn't limited to the hair on your scalp, and you can lose hair from your entire body. If you notice that your eyelashes, eyebrows, nose hair, pubic hair, or beard are thinner, you may have Alopecia Areata. If the condition continues to grow, you may reach the Alopecia Universalis and Alopecia Totalis stage, and there is no coming back from that.

5.   White spots or lines on nails

Your nails can often give you a clue on what’s going on with your body. Alopecia Areata can also leave clues on your nails during its early stages. If you notice small craters, pitting, or white patches on your nails, accompanied by significant hair loss, you are likely to have Alopecia Areata. You must immediately consult your doctor to limit the progress of the disease.

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