Earlier this year, Hollywood actor Will Smith slammed comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars for passing a scathing comment about Jada-Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Jada-Pinkett struggled for years with a hair loss condition known as alopecia areata. This event helped the world to know about the disease, but only a few people were aware of what exactly alopecia areata is.

What is alopecia areata?

Hair loss is a common condition. But it is important to know that there are many types of hair loss that are not hereditary. One such condition is alopecia areata, an auto-immune disease that can result from hormonal imbalances, underlying medical conditions, and severe stress. Apart from this, diabetes, anemia, polycystic ovarian disease, and thyroid problems can also cause alopecia areata.

The downside of alopecia areata is that hair can fall out rapidly from different parts of the body, however, the hair follicles remain intact, making it easier to grow hair back with the right kind of treatment.

Various research findings prove this statement. According to a study by the British Thyroid Foundation, alopecia areata is most common in people with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Another report from Harvard Medical School states that about 40% of people with alopecia areata under the age of 30 have at least one family member diagnosed with the same disorder.

According to research by the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI), alopecia areata is 156 globally.

Affects millions of people. International clinical studies have found the homeopathy system of medicine to be effective in treating hair loss problems. The study also shows that two homeopathic medicines (Thuja

occidentalis and Sabal serrulata) effectively prevent hair loss.

Homeopathy Research Findings

The Indian Journal of Research published a study describing how homeopathy treated an eleven-year-old boy with alopecia areata. patient for more than three years during treatment

Homeopathic medicine is provided. Homeopathy hair loss treatment showed phenomenal results.

Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of Alopecia Areata

Fluoric Acid – This medicine treats hair loss and helps in increasing hair growth in bald patches.

Sepia - This is one of the most effective medicines for treating hair loss after delivery. It also effectively treats alopecia areata, matting of hair, and dry, white, and scaly dandruff.

Hypericum - This is an excellent remedy to treat hair loss after operations and after puncture injuries.

Ignatia Amara - This medicine helps when people face sudden hair loss in patches after a stressful event.

Plumbum - It helps in preventing hair fall from the scalp and beard.

Kali Carbonicum – This medicine treats hair thinning problems, reduces brittleness, and increases hair growth on the scalp and eyebrows.

Apart from medicines, people should include seasonal fruits and vegetables for healthy hair. Consumption of green tea and soy helps in reducing the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT).