Early signs of alopecia areata

Alopecia areata or commonly called patchy hair loss is an autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss. In the majority of alopecia cases, hair falls out in small patches. Still, it can be more extreme in some cases. Let’s take a closer look at the early warning signs and symptoms of alopecia areata.

The most noticeable symptom of alopecia areata is patchy hair loss i.e. coin-sized patches of hair begin to fall out, typically from the scalp. Still, any site of hair growth might be affected including the beard and eyelashes. The hair loss can be sudden, developing in just a few days or over a period of a few weeks. There might be itching or burning in the area before hair loss. Alopecia areata can affect the fingernails and toenails as well. And sometimes, these changes are the first sign that the hair condition is developing. Some of the changes that can occur to your nails are as follows:

• Pinpoint dents appear
• White spots and lines appear
• Nails become rough
• Nails lose their shine
• Nails become thin and split

Additional clinical signs include:

• Exclamation mark hair occurs when few short hairs get thinner at the bottom and grow in or around the edges of bald spots.
• Cadaver hair is where hair breaks even before reaching the skin surface.

How to diagnose alopecia areata?

Diagnosing alopecia areata is perhaps one of the easiest things for a hair specialist because the presence of bald patches is so seeming and distinct. Nevertheless, knowing your medical history and physical examination can help an expert homeopathy doctor to comprehend your hair condition better. Your diagnosis will be based on your medical history to rule out the underlying medical conditions that cause alopecia areata. The doctors at Dr Batra's® will conduct a painless video microscopy test which magnifies the hair follicle and scalp up to 200 times. This test will show hair density i.e. thickness of hair on the scalp, the thickness of an individual hair strand, condition of hair strands and condition of the scalp.

What you can do about it?

The first choice of alopecia treatment is homeopathy as it helps to slow down the progression of bald patches and fills them up with new hair. Homeopathy is an exceptional and holistic solution for all your hair problems including patchy hair loss. Alopecia areata homeopathic remedies decrease hair loss and also protect your body from harmful side-effects which are common with conventional medications. Homeopathic medicine for alopecia areata offers first-rate relief for disorders that are triggered by an abnormal immune response of the body. These medicines are good for enhancing your immunity, thereby preventing your immune system from attacking the hair follicles. Homeopathic medicine for alopecia also promotes re-growth of hair and controls the progress and spread of bald spots to other regions.

Also Read: Homeopathy - The best solution for hair loss in patches

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