When we suffers from hair lossit’s a difficult moment, whether you’re a man or a woman. It is very difficult to live for us women, because hair loss affects in a major way self-esteem.
Hair loss is usually associated with the term ” Alopecia “. Alopecia? It’s a fall temporary hair Or hairsshe may be partial Or total.
Today, we are going to discuss with you the subject of alopecia in particular, circumscribed alopeciaalso called ” Alopecia areata “.
Alopecia areata? It’s a disease which does to fall by plates hairs And the hair.
This article will explain and advise you on what you need to know and what you can do.
The different types of alopecia
-Alopecia androgenic, it is a type of baldness, it is the one most encountered in people suffering from abnormal hair loss. It results in a progressive and permanent reduction in the quantity and quality of the hair.
– Alopecia diffuse is a form of hair loss that extends all over the hair.
– Alopecia circumscribedbetter known as ”alopecia areata”, focuses on part of the hair.
-Alopecia traction, it is a fairly common hair loss. Strong and prolonged root pulling can lead to localized and irreversible hair loss, through the exhaustion of hair life cycles.
-Alopecia congenital is also called scar baldness is a rare form of hair loss, due to an absence of hair roots or an anomaly in the very constitution of the hair.
Circumscribed alopecia: Alopecia Areata
- Who can be affected?
Anyone can be affected and at any age, whether you are a child or an adult. It also affects all genders, male and female.
- THE symptoms of one alopecia areata :
Alopecia areata is defined by massive hair loss, in the form of tufts, but also hairs and in very rare cases by a weakening of the nails which become rough. Affected individuals present with a “Sansa” hair patch, usually round or oval in shape. On the other hand, the scalp is not reached and does not present any scar.
- THE causes of one alopecia areata :
It is generally a disorder of the immune system caused by a runaway of certain T cells.
T lymphocytes are responsible for cellular immunity: cells infected by a virus, or cancer cells recognized as foreign to the organism, for example.
T cells attack the hair bulb or hair which stops working and falls out. She attacks them, because she no longer recognizes the hair root as an element belonging to the organism, but she sees it more as an enemy to be eliminated.
Several factors can cause alopecia areata: viral infection, stress, chemical exposure. In some cases, heredity can come into play, because the child is predisposed at this disease but it’s only environmental factors that he will face during this lifetime act on these Genoawho can to release disease.
- The different levels of one alopecia areata :
- Localized: it only affects the hair in single or multiple patches.
- Massisive: it manifests itself in a few days and leads to the loss of more than half of the hair.
- Severe total: it causes loss of all hair.
- Universal: it is very rare but affects all hairs.
Solutions for living with alopecia areata
Many hair solutions are now available to live with his alopecia areata. They will be adapted according to people according to gravity of the alopecia areata but also according to their desire.
Several choice offer themselves to you so that you can live with this disease: THE wigsTHE volumizersTHE care and also the accessories such as turbans, hats or scarves. We have a large assortment of products that adapt to all needs.
- THE volumizers : They are recommended for alopecia areata localized
- THE wigs : They are recommended for alopecia areata massive, severe total And universal
Thousands of models exist, we assure you that you will find the hair of your dreams. Find all the models of women’s (here) and men’s (here) wigs on our online store.
- THE textile accessories : turbans, scarves and hats
Here are some suggestions fortextile accessories which you might like. Other products are also available on the online store.
- For the care of your scalp
Take care of scalp care is important. It must be pampered by moisturizing it and applying appropriate care.
Redeem a voucher shampoo is also important to take care of your hair, here is a favorite product:
THE social security reimbursements
As part of a alopecia areatayou can benefit from a reimbursement by social security to the height of 75 euros. For this, you need to get a arrangement from your doctor depending on the case: oncologist, dermatologist or even general practitioner. Renewal is possible once a year. Don’t forget to ask the notion ‘Renewal‘ on your prescription to order easily on the online store. Find all the information on reimbursement on our website (here).
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