Alopecia Universalis
Alopecia universalis is the sudden and rapid loss of hair all over
the body including the eyebrows and eyelashes. It is the most severe
form of alopecia and can affect people who are otherwise healthy.
It is considered to be an autoimmune disease but it is unclear as
to its cause.
If you are someone in your family suffers from alopecia universalis
it is important that you get all of the alopecia universalis information
you can find. Often people who suffer from thyroid disease will
also suffer from alopecia universalis. It is believed to be heredity
in many cases and often babies will be born with hair but will rapidly
lose it. It is the result of the possession of a hairless gene which
is rare but can be found in family bloodlines. Other than the heredity
nature of the disease there is little known about the cause.
Often when searching for alopecia universalis information you will
find that many people also suffer with fingernail and toenail damage
as well as hair loss. Sometimes the disease can be acute and sometimes
it can be short lived. Some people will experience hair growth only
to find out later that it falls out again.
Many people are told that there is nothing that can be done for
alopecia universalis, but that is not true in every case. In cases
where the hair grows only to fall out again there is the most hope
for treatment for alopecia universalis. These people have at least
some of the hormone needed for hair growth and finding a way to
stimulate that hormone could produce satisfactory results.
Whether it is an ointment for treatment of alopecia universalis
or a vitamin supplement, patience is the key. The problem is the
results are not immediately noticeable. It could take several months
or several years to effectively treat the disease. Many people will
get tired of taking the treatment because they are not seeing results.
Often they will stop treatment prematurely for this reason. Before
hair can successfully grow the hair follicle must first develop
and become healthy enough to hold the hair in place.
When seeking alopecia universalis treatment you will also need
a strong support system. Educate your family members so that they
can help you through the long process of recovery. Without support
from those who love you your recovery process will be much harder.
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