Facts about Alopecia
Spot or Patch Baldness scientifically known as ALOPECIA AREATA is described as Autoimmune Disease whereby hair follicles in a certain area is inactivated or destroyed.
Although genetics and viral infectious characteristics has been found but is yet to be proven.
With the common shape of either a circle or an oval the size varies in different individuals.
Starting in a single spot Spot Baldness or Patch Baldness (Alopecia Areata) can spread to more places and if left untreated it can affect the whole scalp or even body.
No particular group of people can be identified of having greater risk of getting affected, as 2% of the population from all layers would undergo this Spot Baldness or Patch Baldness (Alopecia Areata).
Although Spot Baldness or Patch Baldness (Alopecia Areata) is not a dangerous disease, however the psychological stress and social phobia caused can be very serious.
