Tuesday, September 20, 2016

A CLOSER LOOK AT ALOPECIA AREATA: AND HOW SEMI PERMANENT MAKEUP CAN HELP


A part of being human is to be vulnerable to illnesses and diseases that are sometimes beyond our control. Although of course every attempt at a cure should be made, it is not always possible. In which case you would need to come to terms with the situation as it is, and then take the necessary steps to help yourself live with it. The worst thing you can do if you do have a health problem, is to corner yourself into a circle of depression and self-pity. This article will be looking at the condition known as Alopecia Areata which involves hair loss, and also look at treatment and other related options, including semi permanent makeup to disguise its effects.

WHAT IS ALOPECIA AREATA?

Quite simply put, alopecia refers to balding. It can often be diagnosed when bald spots begin to appear on the head which are considerably large in diametre. An overall thinning of the hair is also a clear symptom. This also affects the eyebrows which is mainly one of reasons why people choose to opt for semi permanent makeup as the treatment offers some form of respite from the situation. Biologically, it is a malfunction of the body’s immune system which is what protects you from viruses and illnesses generally. Labelled an autoimmune disorder, alopecia is what happens when the immune system attacks the hair follicles which in turn affects the growth of hair.

WHAT HAPPENS?

The first thing you should know about alopecia areata is that it is in no way life-threatening and it does not lead to other health conditions. However, it does affect sufferers considerably when you take their mental health into consideration. The condition can vary in severity from just patches to complete loss of hair which is then known as ‘alopecia areata totalis’. This affects one’s appearance which in turn affects their self-esteem and confidence. Although semi permanent makeup can do little to alleviate this situation, with mild cases of alopecia, it is possible to turn to this option.

TREATMENT

This is perhaps the most important fact of them all. Unfortunately, alopecia areata does not have any known permanent treatment. Your doctor may prescribe other medication for you which may contribute to your hair growing back, however you should know that this does nothing to cure the actual disease, nor will it prevent more hair from falling out. There are some necessary steps that need to be taken if you or someone you know is suffering from the condition, and these include using plenty of sunscreen, wearing a hat and sunglasses at all times as well as a specific cream for the inside of the nostrils (which your doctor should be able to help you with) as the nostril hairs too which are responsible for filtering our dust and dirt are missing. Though an eyebrow tattoo Dubai could take care of missing eyebrows, unfortunately with the rest it is not that simple.
It is important to provide adequate support especially mentally to alopecia sufferers as it can be quite debilitating to come to terms with, especially as there is no certain treatment. Regular visits to the doctor can also help monitor and control the situation.

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