Alopecia Totalis

Alopecia Totalis

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Condition

Alopecia Totalis is a loss of all of the hair on the scalp, hair in other areas of the body remains.

Cause

Alopecia Totalis is an Autoimmune condition where the autoimmune system attacks the hair follicles on the scalp, resulting in total hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows may or may not be affected but hair in other areas of the body remains.

Treatment

The first step in any hair loss condition is an accurate diagnosis, from here a plan can be formed in order to achieve an outcome that you are comfortable with. There is no known treatment for Alopecia Totalis but there are many different supportive options available including custom made wigs, ready to wear hair systems, fringes and innovative fashionable headwear. Counselling may also be a consideration to help to deal with this condition. 

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