Alopecia universalis

Alopecia universalis:

Among many types of alopecia (hair fall), the most alarming case is Alopecia universalis. It can be described as a severe form of Alopecia areata. This condition is characterized by complete hair loss not only from head, but from the entire body. Not even the eye brows and eye lashes are left behind. This case is seen rarely but is usually ascribed to the negligence of the victim himself.

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Causes of alopecia universalis:

All the factors causing Alopecia universalis are not exactly known, but the most probable cause is the autoimmune response of the body against certain environmental factors. Immune system is our body’s defense system against foreign unwanted agents that might have adverse effects on our bodies. When, due to some internal disturbance, our immune system starts attacking our own body cells, then such a response is dubbed as autoimmune. Similarly, when our defense mechanism starts destroying the hair follicles in the scalp, hair fall immediately starts. If the problem persists, the whole body might start losing hair gradually. Alopecia universalis can also be caused genetically in some cases when this disease has a family history.

Chances of Alopecia universalis:

This weird case of hair loss is witnessed very rarely. Maybe that is the reason it has been least studied. About 1 in 100,000 people suffer from the disease. Although hair is completely lost, but chances of recovery are there, as hair follicles, though destroyed, cannot be termed as dead. If proper treatment is given, normal hair growth can be initiated within one year of diagnosis. Even without any kind of treatment, hair can re-grow but actual time for the commencement of re-growth cannot be predicted. It might take several years for the process to take place.

Treatment of alopecia universalis:

Usually there is no formal treatment or sophisticated techniques employed to cure Alopecia universalis. Some cases have re-grown their hair by just waiting for the right time. Such patients did not take any medicines or treatment. Although their hair texture is much poorer, but at least they have gained back some of their precious hair like this. Some people also have taken medicines used for other purposes and have got back some of their hair, but it is strongly recommended that these irrelevant drugs should not be used unless prescribed by your doctor. Presently there are no medically approved medicines available for hair growth in the market. Hair transplant can be the biggest aid in this case. Immunotherapy and some recently developed cortisone tablets can also help to cure the ailment to some extent. Wigs can also be considered in this regard.

Possible Side Effects:

As there are no proper medicines developed for Alopecia universalis, cortisone pills and immunotherapy can be given a try. But one should be completely aware of the side effects these medications have to offer before going for them practically. Cortisone pills and immunotherapy do help hair to re-grow but it does not end here. One has to keep having these treatments even after hair starts to grow. This might cause serious problems to the whole body in future. The effects of these medications are also not long-lasting.