Alopecia

Recent information from research efforts have identified 8 genetic pairs that are responsible for the development of the autoimmune disease known as Alopecia. This is a type of disorder that results in hair falling out. There are other types of autoimmune diseases too including Type I Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis. The discover of these genes can help with finding the right Alopecia Treatment.

Approximately 5 million people in the United States alone are diagnosed with Alopecia. It is believed to be one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the world. The hair loss can affect parts of the scalp, the entire scalp, or other parts of the body. For some individuals the eyelashes or eyebrows can also be affected.

Experts believe that both men and women are affected by Alopecia equally. However, women are more likely to seek medical treatment for it. Men often think it is genetic that they will lose their hair so they don’t realize that they actually have an autoimmune disease present. This doesn’t mean that men don’t suffer from poor self esteem though due to the hair loss. Even children have been diagnosed so anyone is susceptible to it.

With information regarding the 8 genetic pairs that can be associated with such hair loss though it can help a patient to be able to find the right Alopecia treatment for it. The genetic makeup of a person can be profiled through various types of testing. It is believed that these 8 pairs of genes often attract cells that can be toxic.

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