Patient Story

Disease : Chronic-Alopecia Barbae

Last Updated on : 23 Dec 2018

Case Started on : 11 Feb 2018

Alopecia barbae is an autoimmune condition where your hair follicles are attacked by your own body, causing patchy hair loss. Commonly, hair loss occurs in small circular patches, often along the jawline, though one may lose all of the beard hair.
While the exact causes are unknown, often psychological and physical stress are linked to alopecia. Genetics may also play a role: It’s more common in those related to someone with alopecia, asthma, or allergies.
Bald patches occur in small circular patches about the size of a quarter. As more hair is lost, these circles will sometimes begin to overlap. Small spots coalesce and form large patches as you can see in this particular case. Hair around the edges of these patches may also be white.
The skin may feel itchy and painful before one loses hair. Usually, the visible skin is smooth, though it can feel rough. Some people experience redness, irritation, and inflammation in the bald spots.
EXCLAMATION mark hairs — hairs narrower at the bottom — sometimes grow in and around the bald patch are diagnostic of this condition and can be seen by magnifying glasses.
This particular case has visited Lucknow center for some other trouble along with Alopecia Barbae. Although alopecia barbae is just a cosmetic problem it can cause lots of social discomforts.

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