Natural Support for Alopecia Areata

Have you ever combed your hair or your child’s hair and were shocked when you looked at the brush?  As a parent that can really be a tough moment.  Maybe that started a long journey to find out the truth behind what is causing the hair loss.  It could be from Alopecia Areata, Hormone Imbalances, Thyroid issues, or even environmental stressors/toxins or a combination.  Patients usually start out by going to their medical doctor or dermatologist for some general blood work and then wait in anticipation for the results.  Lets talk a little more about an autoimmune condition know as…..

Alopecia Areata

First, this is a  type of autoimmune disease. Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks your hair follicles because they are tagged as “bad guys” and, as a result, causes hair loss on the scalp or other parts of the body.

What Can You Do?

The first thing that people who are newly diagnosed ask is what medication can I take to get rid of this?  Unfortunately, there are not any meds for this condition.   Then, the next question is what else can I do?   Some people have told me that they have tried different vitamins or supplements with little to no success.  One of the reasons that I think they don’t work is that many of the immune simulators or other supplements can adversely effect the immune system and cause more of an attack to the hair follicles.  If you do take any supplements, it is a good idea to get them checked out through The DNA Uprint to see if they are causing further stress to your body.  You don’t want to take something that you think is helping you but really isn’t.  Or worse, the supplements could be causing more harm and accelerating the loss of hair.

Another area to look at that doesn’t get much attention is your environment and chemical toxicities.  These 2 areas can cause a trigger for your immune system to cause more destruction to your hair follicles.  If you are frustrated and looking for some help with Alopecia Areata, go ahead and contact our office, 716.773.4707.