Alopecia Areata

✅ What it is:
An autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

Causes:
• Exact cause unknown.
• Autoimmune reaction.
• Genetic factors.

Symptoms:
• Sudden hair loss in small, round patches on scalp or body.
• Smooth, hairless skin in affected areas.
• Tingling, itching, or burning sensation before hair loss.
• In some cases, nail changes (pitting, ridges).

Risk Factors:
• Family history of alopecia, autoimmune diseases, or allergies.
• Other autoimmune disorders (thyroid disease, vitiligo, lupus).
• Stress.

Common Triggers:
• Physical or emotional stress.
• Viral infections.
• Hormonal changes.
• Environmental factors.

Hair may regrow or fall out again unpredictably.