There’s Some Bald Spots on Your Head
A round bald patch on your head is not normal. It may be alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles. Alopecia areata afflicts about 3 percent of the population and affects both males and females. In other cases, alopecia is connected to hypothyroid and Hashimoto’s disease.
Most people who get their alopecia treated will be able to regrow their hair if the follicles were not permanently damaged. Steroids can also accelerate regrowth. If the hair loss is caused by a thyroid condition, beginning your medication will encourage your hair to grow back.
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