Types of Alopecia

Types of Alopecia

Alopecia Areata, also known as Alopecia Areata, is a rare type of generalized hair loss which occurs in both men and women. It is not non-recurring, meaning that the hair follicles aren't destroyed and therefore it still has the capacity to grow hair. It's considered an autoimmune disorder that causes excessive inflammation and subsequent loss of hair, usually on the crown of the head. In addition to experiencing it personally, many people have also come to believe that they would have developed this had they not engaged in any form of treatment for it.

Alopecia Areata usually starts in infancy and continues through adolescence, the most common time period being age fifteen and over. The disorder can affect any part of the body, including the scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, upper lip, chin, and even the underarms. While it's not confined only to men, the most typical type seen in males is Alopecia Barbae or the partial loss of eyebrow hair, occurring at the sides of the face. Since it's genetic, it also occurs in women, although it rarely occurs as a complete form.

The Ayurvedic treatment of alopecia areata will focus on treating the basic pathology of the disease in order to prevent further damage to the scalp area and to minimize the risk of future bald patches. Medicines that act on the 'Majja' data (tissue) are used to treat the inflammation, while herbal medicines are used to improve the immunity of the scalp and its ability to retain moisture. Herbal medicines which act on the 'Rakta' death of the body are useful for calming the sympathetic nervous system and therefore reduce the frequency and severity of this condition. Medicines that act on the 'Meda' death of the body are useful for treating constipation and are thus used to treat alopecia areata, as well as improving digestion and alleviating gas pain.

Another kind of alopecia that is similar to alopecia areata, is called Minoxidil. This condition occurs when there is an overactive immune response from the body against the scalp, in what is called an autoimmune reaction. In the case of Minoxidil, the drug is actually acting against the hormone called tyrosinase, which is responsible for stimulating the scalp hair growth process. If the tyrosinase is attacked by Minoxidil, the result is that the body stops producing the tyrosinase enzyme and thus the hair is deprived of its normal stimulation. This is actually the main cause of male pattern baldness, since it can lead to the activation of the dormant genetic switches in the scalp that cause it to grow. Hair loss caused by autoimmune reactions can appear as clumps of hair, and it can also produce patches of no hair where the hair once was, called bald patches.

Alopecia aerate is another condition that can produce the effects of alopecia areata, and may require another Citation needed. Alopecia aerate is actually a type of alopecia that does not involve any inflammation of the skin or the scalp; it simply means that the dead cells of the skin and scalp die and then drop off into the pores, where they are picked up by the living hairs. When the body accumulates too many dead skin cells, it starts to smell really bad, like dead animal meat. The dead skin cells of the skin and scalp collect in the hair follicles, causing them to be swollen and irritated. There may be itching, scratching and irritation with this kind of alopecia, and can be cured by topical medication.

Alopecia aerate is characterized by small patches of no hair where the skin has been deadened. This type of alopecia is usually hereditary and is caused by a person's weak immune system, which can be helped only by an improved diet and an improved immune system. It has been seen that people with Type I diabetes suffer mostly from this disease, and the only way to make the disease to stop is by taking a daily glucose dose. This disease is also known as familial diabetes and is believed to be influenced by the family history. If you have been diagnosed with alopecia areata and your doctor has not ruled out the possibility that your condition is actually Type I diabetes, then do not delay in seeing a specialist and get yourself tested.