After a series of stressful life events I had an intense allergic reaction which seemed to be too much for my immune system. I know it can be frustrating when it’s slow…but it sounds like it’s coming in for you so that’s great. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that having a good hair day, every damn day, didn’t become synonymous with my identity somewhere along the way.

Just recently I took a picture with flashlight by accident and realise there’s white thin hair growing out of my spot. As anthralin causes the skin on a person’s scalp to develop irritant dermatitis, some people might find this uncomfortable or difficult to manage. Thanks for mentioning the brand, I’d be a little wary of anything that mightn’t be FDA-approved and a copy that’s so much cheaper than the ‘real’ thing…but hey, if it works for you and if you’re happy with it, that’s great!In the past, I favoured Nioxin shampoo – because it actually helped my hair grow back after 3 months!

They use it to ease joint pain and digestive issues – one reviewer also mentions how ordinary turmeric capsules gave him stomach cramps, which the ginger in this brand prevented from happening. From the COVID post I wrote too, you’ll see how having the virus itself can lead to additional side effects (like hair loss) but often this is more like telogen effluvium: rapid shedding and thinning of hair rather than actual bald patches. This occurs when the hair follicle gets mixed messages from its receptor, after which it shrinks and refuses to grow new hair. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.It’s not guaranteed to work, but it’s a first line of defense treatment—a precursor to the more extreme, more expensive, more tedious options. Common treatments for Alopecia Areata include corticosteroids (designed to dampen down the immune response), topical immunotherapy (to distract the immune response). Currently he has about 22 spots (mostly at the back or side of his head) some very small which will be covered soon with his hair getting longer. We noticed a spot about the size of a 50p after a hair cut, also his head was shaved tight at the back and you could see very small spots (about 14) some smaller than a 5p coin. I’m getting fuzzy white hair and encouraged by the growth 🙂 Looking a bit Dennis Rodman with the dark and white hair patches but any hair is good hair at this point.

Between 10–50% of people with alopecia areata also experience nail complications: the most common symptoms are pitting and ridging of the nails. Its uses have extended to antioxidant, cholesterol and cardiovascular support – very much needed in our fast-paced, stressful lives.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and I’m so sorry to hear about the alopecia in your beard. And I’m really sorry to hear about your hair loss, especially as it’s causing you such pain and discomfort. In Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, hair loss starts in the centre of the scalp and slowly spreads outwards. And it’s no wonder you’re experiencing hair loss as a result…as you’ll see in this post I wrote, hair loss rates have spiked in the past year due to the stress around the pandemic, and with the trauma of losing your friend also, the body can have a very physical response.