Hair loss caused by alopecia otherwise known as Alopecia areata, is probably the commonest cause of hair loss today, however the condition is still not fully understood by the medical profession and treatments for alopecia are not comprehensive.
In fact there are actually 3 types of hair disorders caused by alopecia and they are different in their severity:
• The first condition is Alopecia areata this causes hair to fall out in patches all over the body.
• The next, alopecia totalis, makes the scalp rapidly shed hair in a very short space of time.
• Finally, alopecia universalis, as it name suggests causes those afflicted to lose hair from not only the head and face, but all over the body simultaneously
The diagnosis of Alopecia is made by taking some sample blood tests where the doctor is looking for hormone levels.
Once the diagnosis is made the correct treatments for alopecia can be decided upon. It has been observed that prescribed alopecia treatment only happens to be really effective when the alopecia is not very severe.
Treatments for Alopecia Areata
Therefore, hair loss caused by alopecia areata can be treated successfully only if the condition is detected in good time.
Hair loss is more traumatic for women, though, because somehow a woman without hair is a totally unacceptable to her and to others.
