Alopecia can be due to a variety of causes including genetic factors and autoimmune disease. In these autoimmune cases, the immune system attacks the body’s hair follicles. When under attack, the hair follicles start to shed their hair. Sometimes hair falls out in huge clumps.  However, the hair loss sustained from the disorder is different for everyone. Many people only experience hair loss in a few small spots. Others suffer severe and devastating hair loss. In extreme cases, hair loss occurs on the entire body. In time, some people will experience hair regrowth, but others may not.

Common Treatments for Alopecia

There is no cure for alopecia. However, treatments do offer hope. Here are a few common treatments:

• Corticosteroids
• Topical immunotherapy
• Minoxidil (also referred to as Rogaine)

If you start to experience alopecia it is recommended that you seek out the advice of a physician.