Understand the early symptoms of alopecia areata and start prevention from the little things in life

No matter how pretty and handsome a person is, he will be upset if he suffers from hair loss or alopecia. Modern medicine believes that alopecia is related to dysfunction of the nervous system and immune response. There are some symptoms before alopecia appear. As long as we detect these abnormalities early and treat them early, we can still restore a head of black and shiny hair.

Early symptoms of alopecia areata

It can occur at any age from infants to the elderly, but it is more common in middle-aged people, and there is no obvious difference between the sexes. Alopecia areata is often discovered accidentally or by others, with no conscious symptoms. In a few cases, there may be a mild abnormal sensation in the affected area at the beginning of the disease.

Initially, there is one or several clearly demarcated circular or elliptical hair loss areas, which are about 1 to 2 cm in diameter. There are often some loose and easily lost hairs at the edge of the hair loss area, some of which have been broken, and the hair near the side is often atrophied. If the hair is pulled out, it can be seen that the hair is thick at the top and thin at the bottom, like an exclamation mark, and the hair pigment at the bottom is also lost.

This phenomenon is a sign of progression. The number of hair loss continues to increase, and each piece also expands, and can merge with each other to form irregular shapes. If it continues to progress, it can lead to total hair loss. In severe cases, eyebrows, eyelashes, armpit hair, pubic hair and body hair also fall out, which is called general alopecia.

Daily life tips for people with alopecia areata

(1) In summer, you should wear a sun hat or hold a sun umbrella to prevent direct ultraviolet radiation from shining on your scalp, which is not conducive to the prevention and treatment of alopecia areata.

(2) Do not wash your hair or bath too often. It is best to wash your hair 1-2 times a week, depending on the season. When your hair is dry, you can rub your scalp with your fingers. Avoid scratching with your nails to avoid damaging the hair roots. Do not use shampoos with strong alkalinity. After washing your hair, make sure that no shampoo residue is left on your hair.

(3) When getting a haircut, try to avoid dyeing, perming, or using a hair dryer. If you really need to use a hair dryer, generally just blow dry your hair until it is 80% dry.

(4) Maintaining a regular lifestyle and balancing work and rest, avoiding staying up late and ensuring adequate sleep time are beneficial for the prevention and treatment of alopecia areata.