Understanding The Facts About Alopecia Areata
Is Alopecia the Same as Alopecia Areata?
At Riviera Hair Replacement, many of our clients experience alopecia. Alopecia means “hair loss.” Alopecia – the word on its own- can mean any one of several types of hair loss. It can include hair loss caused by ordinary pattern baldness, hair loss from chemotherapy or radiation, and more.
Alopecia is a term generally used for hair loss that should not be confused with alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a documented medical condition that causes hair loss.
What Are The Facts About Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is a medical condition – Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease. What else should you know about alopecia areata?
- Your body attacks your hair follicles, causing the hair to fall out.
- It affects about 2 in every 100 men and women.
- Alopecia areata can “come and go.” It can flare up under certain circumstances, and then symptoms can wane for periods of time.
- Usually, the main symptom of alopecia areata is hair loss on the head. Alopecia areata refers to patchy hair loss on the scalp, usually in circular patches about the size of a coin. The patches can also be larger and affect larger areas of the scalp.
- Alopecia totalis is when the hair loss on the head is total.
- Alopecia universalis occurs when the hair loss affects the entire body.
- There are various ways doctors can try to treat alopecia areata, but it often resolves on its own. Sometimes, doctors use steroids to suppress the immune system so it stops attacking the hair follicles, and it can begin to grow again.
Since alopecia areata can come and go, some individuals seek hair replacement options to get them through “flare-ups.” Wigs and hair integration systems can help if alopecia areata is making you feel self-conscious about the way your hair looks.
Call Riviera Hair Replacement For A Free Consultation
Call Riviera at 516-364-0110 if you would like to explore our hair replacement options. If you are experiencing alopecia areata, pattern baldness, hair loss from cancer treatments, or just want a change; we can design and create the hair replacement solution that is right for you.
Our goal is always to help you look and feel your best and have the hair that you always wanted. Call Riviera Hair Replacement today at 516-364-0110 to schedule your free consultation.
