Alopecia Areata is a disease that occurs when hair, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, and even other body hairs are suddenly shedding. It is an autoimmune disease. Although it does not affect the general health status, it can cause serious stress, unhappiness, and anxiety related to appearance. It can start in a single area, as well as multiple areas or even all body hair. Alopecia Areata, which can be observed in 0.1% of the world population, is more common in men than in women. It can often be seen in the young adult age group under the age of 40.
Although genetics, stress, hormones, and immune system disorders are among the causes of Alopecia Areata, the underlying cause is not fully known. In alopecia areata, which is one of the autoimmune diseases, the immune system accepts the patient’s hair follicles as foreign and attacks them and causing hair loss. The occurrence of this disease in individuals with a family history of a similar disease indicates that genetic predisposition also plays an important role.
Alopecia Areata, which can accompany conditions such as thyroid diseases, diabetes, vitiligo, vitamin B12 deficiency, asthma, and Down syndrome, is not contagious. It is characterized by coin-sized round-hairless zones in one or more areas while no changes on the skin surface are visible. Often the scalp is affected, but eyebrows, eyelashes, and even body hair can also be affected. Nail disorders may accompany.
Alopecia Areata can not be cured. But the healing process can be accelerated and its progression can be prevented with the early and correct treatment. Although the diagnosis can be made directly by examination, sometimes it may require taking a sample from the skin. It is necessary to consult a dermatologist for the correct diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment of the disease varies according to its severity. While injections into the skin, steroid creams, and lotions can be used. With early and correct treatment, it is possible to reduce hair loss and bring the hair back.
Patients with Alopecia Areata can have a hair transplant in Turkey. FUE hair transplant can be applied to the hairless zones caused by Alopecia Areata. You can get in touch with Caretta Hair Transplant Clinic to learn more about hair transplantation in Turkey Istanbul. To learn HQ hair transplant cost in Turkey, you can contact us.
