Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder which is suddenly loss of hair ranges from random patches in scalp to entire body. Alopecia areata affects both female and male at any age. Whereas there are many treatments available, it is an incurable illness. Also, Alopecia areata may recurrence after treatment. In some patients, hair regrowth back, but some patients experience hair falls and others remains. Each cases is unique. Alopecia areata does not produce physical pain. However, the cosmetic impacts of alopecia can instigate emotional distress. This assay present a definition of Alopecia areata based on its symptoms, causes, treatments.
Alopecia areata may exhibit symptoms associated with hair and nails. The most indicative one is loss of hair in one or more coin-sized, circled, smooth, nude path. Also, it may cause lose hair of whole body. Another symptom which is a first sing of Alopecia areata is nail problems. Alopecia areata can affect both Fingernails and toenails. Nails can have tiny pinpoint nick, white spots or lines, be rough, lose shine, became thin and spilt. Infrequently, nails fall off or shift shape. …show more content…
However, they are not certain yet. Autoimmune condition is when immune system recognize hair follicles as foreign. Then it leads hair to be weak or fall. White blood cells attack the hair root to protect the body like if it attack foreign objects such as germs and bacteria. Scientists have identified some of the genetic factors which is genetic makeup trigger the autoimmune reaction of Alopecia areata. About 1 of 5 patients have a relative who ills in Alopecia areata. Finally, it has to be mention that another autoimmune disease will give a higher chance to Alopecia areata to happen such as thyroid disorders, pernicious anaemia and