It's a benign condition - individuals do not typically have any other
symptoms other than hair loss. Nonetheless, it can be very traumatic and
psychologically distressing to someone suffering from this condition.
It's actually more common than most people realize. According to the
National Alopecia Areata Foundation, over 5 million people in the United
States alone are affected by this condition. Both men and women are
affected by this condition and it tends to strike individuals in their
youth.
While the underlying cause of AA is still little understood - current
research suggests that the something triggers the bodies immune system
to attach the hair follicles. Like most other immune system
dysfunctions, it's not well understood why it occurs.
There is a large variance in the amount of hair loss that sufferers
experience. Some individuals lose a small patch of hair while others
lose all of their hair. Even for these individuals, the hair can grow
back. Even after many years.
There currently is no cure for Alopecia Areata. However there are
several treatment options. Some of the current treatment options are are
cortisone injections, topical Minoxidil, topical Anthralin, Cortisone
pills, topical immunotherapy and
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A natural looking wig can be an important option for the person that
suffers from AA. With the current advancements in synthetic wig fiber
and construction - it's easier and more affordable then ever before to
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