Alopecia barbae is an autoimmune disorder in which our body own immune system mistakenly attacks our own hair follicles and get inflamed thus, causing hair follicles to fall out ,resulting hairless patches in beard.It's a type of alopecia areata.
Causes
Some studies suggest that the following factors that can cause alopecia barbae includes autoimmune disease hereditary link in some cases the stress ,anxiety and depression also contribute to accelerate the condition.
Note : Fungal or other kinds of infections are not associated with alopecia Barbae.
Sign and symptoms
a small round bald patches on the beard ,usually no itching but sometimes patient do experiences a burning and tingling sensation on affected area .The bald patches are almost smooth and appear peach in color.
Treatment
Recovery from Alopecia barbae may be tough if left untreated right at the onset itself. lots of person used to ignore a small patch thinking hair grow comes by itself but it is not like that it ,worsen as time pass.Still upto now no any well effective treatment .However some treatment have shown to reduce hair loss. Certain medication that stimulates hair growth in alopecia barbae includes :-
• Topical application of creams and medications like Minoxidil, Tacrolimus .
• Anthralin cream applied on affected area and washed after 30 min - 1 hr after application of it.
• Injection of steroids.
• Topical application of steroids on affected area.
• UV ray therapy.
• Vitamins( B complex) and minerals supplements.
• Hair transplantation.
Home remedies
• Aromatherapy ( the use of aromatic plant extract and essential oils -lavender , rosemary ,etc in massage or bath).
• .Massage ( increase blood circulation and reduce stress thus causing to improvement in hair growth).
• Application of onion ,garlic juice on affected area.
Life style modification
• Manage stress, depression & anxiety.
• The medications which have side effects of alopecia at that condition try to consult own doctor and avoid those medications.
• Hygienic and nutrients containing diets ( vitamins , minerals ,etc ).
