ok this is a condition,where you are missing hairs on certain places of your body,or as its called TOTAL missing all the hairs on your body,beeing hairless...
i have a friend like that,he is the best person i know...and its kinda ugly and i know its making his life ubnormal,even though after years of trying to fix it he gave up and has kindoff accepted it...
Is there anything he could do? the last 2 options his mother told him was to go get a surgery hair implants or urine therapy...he didnt want to do the surgery and i congratulated him on that(his mom offered it to him before i met him),and he dont want to do the urine therapy...
if anyone has ever heard about this condition,is there anything to be done??
i mean i know that when the body heals it heals and we can cure everything,but i think this is a big deal that wont be corrected with vitamin c,water,sleep and vegetables...
so if anyone ever even heard about this disease,and has anything to comment,i would appreciate it...
there is no way in hell that there is nothing that can be done...
and he wasnt always like that,he had hair untill he was 3or4 years old,and suddenly he lost it,at one point he told me they had started regrowing(if im not mistaken he was doing a ''therapy'' where he shaved his head daily,even though he didnt have hair he was shaving the head,and it was working a bit,for just a bit)
I had patchy bald spots which morphed into total alopecia. I just had a few dime sized patches left. I had a lupus flare. I would have not had it so bad but I took melatonin as a sleep aid and through surfing discovered that melatonin exacerbates alopecia areata. DO NOT TAKE MELATONIN WITH ALOPECIA AREATA!!! Biotin and Iodine brought it all back in a few weeks, after a year of head shaving. I still don't have leg hair yet but am not losing any sleep over it. lol
and if its fungal, the guy is 20 and had the disease since he was 3 years old, could a fungal infection of this proportions last this long??? If this would be the case, fungus can be taken care of...
The most favoured explanation is that alopecia areata is an auto-immune disorder, in which antibodies to the person’s own hair follicles are produced. Alopecia is also found with other auto-immune disorders, such as vitiligo and thyroiditis. In susceptible persons, factors triggering an episode of alopecia are though to be:
Stress – especially sudden severe emotional stress,
Infections,
Drugs
Vaccinations
i know where my money would be as to what triggered it, he was 3 years old at the time living in Moldova, so i bet he was given a few vaccinations around that time...
Arsenic and cadmium toxicities have also been implicated.
Poor diet and vitamin deficiencies will certainly compound the problem (even if they are not directly responsible); also, scalp and hair condition should improve if nutritional changes are made.
Nutritional Supplements Hair, Skin and Nail Support
Ok i am taking a supplement for Hair & Skin with MSM and Glucosamine,so its perfect...
I will tell him if he wants to start supplementing with probiotics and Hair & Skin...
Probiotics, Hair & Skin, Exposure to a lot of sun(that should do wonders to the skin and pores and to his health generally)...eat more fish and a multivitamin(natural)
Natural Cures for Hair Loss
The key to reversing hair loss is to tackle all of the contributory factors individually. Reducing stress levels could mean a change of job or attending to a relationship problem. One patient suffering from Alopecia Totalis had to learn to forgive her husband for a disastrous bankruptcy. After that she was able to heal.
Nutrition has to be brought higher up the list of priorities. This might entail including more salad meals and spending more time thinking about having a balanced diet. It could also mean taking a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement if the gut function is compromised. If you aren't eating oily fish then also consider taking a supplement as many people are deficient in these "essential fats".
Ridding the body of intestinal yeasts is often key to recovery. This is obtained by using probiotics in various forms – often it is best to use a good quality tablet or capsule form, especially if there is intolerance to yogurt and yogurt probiotic drinks.
Unknown. It is thought to be one of a group of autoimmune disorders. In these disorders, the immune system by mistake attacks the body itself. Heredity and emotional stress or psychiatric disorders may play a role.
preventive measures
Cannot be prevented at present...... LOL, useless guys :P
Treatment and outcome
The majority (up to 80 percent) of patients with small patches of alopecia will recover without treatment, within a year. Some patients may have relapses in the future.
If treatment is chosen, the most often prescribed medication is a steroid (like cortisone), which can be injected, taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Substances promoting hair growth, for instance Minoxidil, may be considered. Ultra-violet light therapy may be of benefit to some.
For large areas of hair loss in women, patients may opt to wear a wig as a temporary measure.
HA-HAHAHA-HA!!! No cortisone...
What is Minoxidil from wiki. Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilatormedication which also slows or stops hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Now off-patent, it is available over-the-counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth.
Alopecia universalis or alopecia areata universalis is a medical condition involving rapid loss of all hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. It is the most severe form of alopecia areata, with an incidence of .001% (1 in 100,000).
Causes
Alopecia universalis can occur at any age, and is currently believed to be an autoimmune disorder
Treatment
There is no standard treatment for alopecia universalis. Many treatments have been explored, including immunomodulatory agents such as imiquimod.[2]
Alopecia universalis may be acute and short-lived or remain permanently. Regrowth is always a possibility, even for those with 100% hair loss over many years. However, it is not possible to predict when regrowth will occur.
Regrowth is always a possibility, i think it could be fixed...
The guy has been to many doctors up untill a few years when he just got fed up and stopped...but i dont think they ever tried what i have in mind because they just dont take theese stuff into conideration,the holistic approach
This condition comes about as a result of an autoimmune disorder which causes your immune system to attack your hair follicles. In most cases there is small chance of hair recovery, however there have been cases of complete restoration as well. Consider it a genetic auto immune condition that has an unknown trigger, and which can sometimes be "un-triggered" for unknown reasons. They are still researching why hair follicles are the target of the autoimmune activities.
Retin A / Tretinoin
Retin-A was originally used for the treatment of acne and other skin problems. However studies have shown that Retin-A, when used alone in the form of a gel, which is rubbed onto the area of hair loss, or in combination with topical Minoxidil can result in moderate to good hair growth in individuals with Alopecia. It is recommended that Minoxidil is used in the morning and Retin-A in the evening as Retin-A increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Side Effects
Immediately after applying, the skin may feel warm or mild stinging or redness may occur. Some peeling of the skin may occur. These effects should subside as your skin adjusts to the medication. Cost
1 tube of Retin-A cream starts at around �20 at online pharmacies. Generally the more you buy the less each tube is. Effectiveness
Studies have shown that Retin-A, when used alone in the form of a gel, which is rubbed onto the area of hair loss, or in combination with topical Minoxidil can result in moderate to good hair growth in individuals with alopecia.
Does this Retin-A has anything to do with Vitamin A from Retinol??? i know that vit.a also helps the skin and whatnot,so i just thought it might be connected?? bcuz if it is than vitamin A from retinol as a supplement would also be good...
Oral zinc has been shown to be of occasional benefit in Alopecia. Side Effects
Very high doses are needed for it to be effective and this can result in side effects such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Cost
Zinc can be bought in any chemist or health food shop. A variety of tablets are sold with different amounts of zinc. 100 caplets of zinc 25mg costs under �10. Effectiveness
Prolonged treatment with zinc sulphate is helpful. There is no zinc deficiency noticeable in the body, and short term treatment with zinc is not helpful.
ok Zinc, that one we know and use too...its also good for HPV the zinc, there is this IRANIAN study you see about zinc and HPV-genital warts
This treatment is similar to PUVA but using a different wavelength of light. It is generally used to treat skin conditions but is also used for people with severe hair loss (e.g. more than 90%). It involves standing in a cubicle of ultraviolet lights two to three times a week for an increasing amount of time. Side Effects
Like PUVA you may have redness and burning of the skin, similar to spending too long in the sun. Cost
Again this is free on the NHS. Alternatively you could arrange a course of sessions on a sun bed. Effectiveness
Although there is some documented evidence of success, in most cases this treatment does not appear to help with hair growth and the redness and burning can be quite painful. It may also increase your chance of getting skin cancer.
Ha this is the sun i was talking about, no need for using a differend wavelength of light, he can get it all from the sun naturally the way it should be,and we live in a country that the sun is visible 365 days a year, so he would have no problem and he is really white and if im not mistaken that means that his ''tolerance'' to the sun is less than that of a dark skinned person...i think 15-20 minutes of sunbathing back and front daily would be perfect...
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Endocrine Strengthener fortifies the immune system by nourishing the endocrine glands. It has been very helpful for those with alopecia-areata and highly recommended for anyone fighting a Candida overgrowth. This formula can also be to ward off colds and flu when taken at the first signs. Endocrine Strengthener is highly recommended for anyone suffering from any form of autoimmune disorder such as Alopecia Areata; Lupus; arthritis; chronic fatigue; Epstein Barr and Crohn's. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks health hair follicles causing baldness that ranges from patchy bald spots to total loss of body hair. Note: At the first sign of cold or flu take 5-10 eyedroppers full 2-3 times daily for 2-4 days. Judge the proper amount based on your size and condition of your immune system.
*Are you suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Epstein Barr or Fibromyalgia?
*Do you catch colds easily? (more than two a year)
*Do you have an autoimmune disorder? (Lupus; Crohn's Disease; Alopecia Areata etc.)
*Do you have hormonal or thyroid problems?
*Are you suffering from a chronic infection?
*Do you have frequent yeast infections or candida overgrowth?
*Do you get frequent cold sores or have genital herpes?
*Are your lymph glands sore and swollen at times?
If you answer yes to any of the preceding questions, then your immune system could probably benefit from some support.
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