ALOPECIA AREATA is an autoimmune condition affecting hair follicles, causing hair loss. It typically presents with discrete bald patches on the scalp but can cause hair loss from all hair bearing areas on the body.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ALOPECIA AREATA

Homoeopathy is highly effective in treatment of alopecia areata. Homoeopathic medicines are natural medicines which bring back the normal order of immune system in the body. It optimizes the overactive immune system that is destroying the hair follicle and also helps to promote the regrowth of the hair on bald patches. It reduces chances of relapse and provide a safe and natural treatment to the patient. There are several remedies available to treat alopecia areata that can be selected on the basis of individualisation and symptom similarity. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, where a person's immune system attacks the body, in this case, the hair follicles. When this happens, the person's hair begins to fall out, often in clumps the size and shape of a quarter.

The extent of the hair loss varies; in some cases, it is only in a few spots. In others, the hair loss can be greater. On rare occasions, the person loses all of the hair on his or her head (alopecia areata totalis) or entire body (alopecia areata universalis).

It is believed that the person's genetic makeup may trigger the autoimmune reaction of alopecia areata, along with a virus or a substance; the person comes into contact with.

Alopecia areata is an unpredictable disease. In some people, hair grows back but falls out again later. In others, hair grows back and remains. Each case is unique. Even if someone loses all of his or her hair, there is a chance that it will grow back.

IF A PARENT HAS ALOPECIA AREATA, WILL THEIR CHILD GET IT?

If a parent or close blood relative has (or had) alopecia areata, a child has a greater risk of developing this disease. While the risk is greater, not every child with this increased risk will get alopecia areata.

AN OUTLOOK ON ALOPECIA AREATA - BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

Alopecia areata can be emotionally challenging, especially when hair loss affects the whole scalp. People with this condition may feel isolated or become depressed. Homoeopathy is highly effective in the treatment of alopecia. Homoeopathic remedies promotes the growth of new hair follicles on bald patches as well as prevents its relapse.

Homoeopathy is based on the principle of individualisation and symptom similarity by using holistic approach. The aim of homoeopathy is not only to treat the disease condition but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor.