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…
Alopecia areata has unknown causes, yet some doctors suggest that autoimmune condition, genetic factor, same disease are suggested causes of Alopecia areata.
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
vitiligo.
Even though there is no cure for Alopecia areata , a lot of treatments are available. Usually, hair regrowth back in year. Sometimes, hair will not regrowth. It depends how the immune system will act. Remedies for Alopecia areata use to accelerate the regrow not to cure it. First tried treatment for adult is corticosteroids which is injecting in the affected area. Autoimmune reaction will be suppressed by corticosteroids. Topical corticosteroids also use for children because it is less effective. Another treatment is monoxide which is a hair re-growth medicine. It is available for children and adult. Usually, it use with another medicine. In addition, some people select to not treat the disease and use cosmetic interventions like wigs.
To sum up, Aa is a chronic malady which can be defined based on its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Doctors claim that this disorder is caused by autoimmune condition, genetic makeup, and another autoimmune diseases. In addition, Aa is characterized by hair loss and nails problems. Patients with Areata chose to use wigs or treat with corticosteroids and monoxide.