Before we move on to the details of alopecia areata, let me tell you that you need not be troubled if you see strands of hair in your comb. Please note that it is normal for anyone to loose 100 strands of hair at any given day. It is in the normal hair growth cycle. However, if you lose more than 100 a day, or consistently see balding spots on your scalp, you will want to investigavte further.

Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that is characterized by bald spots in different locations in the head.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. The immune cells attack the hair follicles and then hair loss starts. It is often temporary, but can also continue for years in extreme cases. It cannot be addressed using standard hair loss treatments.

If you think that you are experiencing alopecia areata, do visit a hair loss professional immediately.

Two reasons why you need a hair loss professional:

• Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that may create more autoimmune problems than mere hair loss.

• Wigs may also help conceal your hair loss problem. This however is not cure and choosing the wig is likewise important.

• Hair restoration may also be an advice by your hair care professional. This is a last resort thing and the cost may be an issue.

Hair loss affects men and women, it is important that if you feel you are losing significant amount of hair from your head, you should visit your hair care professional. This is so that you will be able to detect the problem early. There is always truth to the statement “early detection is better than cure”.