Is alopecia areata hereditary?

Alopecia areata is most likely to occur in men. In addition, there is also alopecia areata in women clinically. There are many causes of alopecia areata in women, such as allergies, and especially problems with autoimmune function. People with autoimmune diseases have a much higher probability of alopecia areata than ordinary people. Some women also have congenital alopecia areata, so alopecia areata in women is hereditary.

Is alopecia areata hereditary?

Generally speaking, yes. There are many reasons for alopecia areata, and there is currently no clear cause of the disease.

Most of them are caused by mental stress and overwork, endocrine disorders or autoimmune system problems. The scalp at the lesion is normal, there is no obvious inflammation and subjective symptoms, and there is no sign of localized hair loss.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hair is the residue of blood. If Qi is deficient, blood will not be produced and the hair roots will not be nourished, so the hair will fall out in pieces. I hope the following suggestions will be helpful:

(1) Patients with alopecia areata should maintain a regular lifestyle and avoid being anxious or worried, and keep their emotions stable.

(2) Do not use alkaline shampoos. Alkaline shampoos can cause great damage to hair follicles, and patients with alopecia areata should stay away from them.

(3) It is advisable to seek treatment as early as possible to avoid missing the best time. You can use the essence of the silk wood to improve the condition of your hair, stimulate the activity of hair follicles, and promote the growth of new hair.

There are many reasons for women to suffer from alopecia areata. The most common one is excessive blood loss during menstruation, coupled with mental stress, which can easily lead to endocrine disorders and blood circulation disorders, causing excessive hair loss and alopecia areata. In addition, pregnant women and postpartum mothers may also suffer from alopecia areata due to physiological reasons. This type of alopecia areata is caused by special physiological reasons and can be restored to normal through treatment. Another type of alopecia areata is caused by mental stress. Modern women generally suffer from a lot of mental stress, including work, family, marriage and other factors that can lead to mental stress. Mental stress itself will not cause alopecia areata, but it can cause blood circulation disorders and poor blood circulation in the body, which in turn leads to alopecia areata. For this type of alopecia areata, you should adjust yourself psychologically and relax your mind, which will be beneficial to the treatment of alopecia areata. Of course, alopecia areata may also be caused by some diseases. If you experience frequent fatigue, pain, or other adverse symptoms along with alopecia areata, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up.

1. Generally speaking, alopecia areata will not affect pregnancy, but for the sake of health, you should wait until the patient recovers before getting pregnant to avoid the effects of drugs on the patient and the fetus. It is recommended that patients avoid the use of hormone drugs and try diet therapy.

2. Alopecia areata is related to mental tension, stress, poor sleep, etc., so women with alopecia areata should be able to recover through self-regulation. However, there are many causes of alopecia areata. Some endocrine diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and gynecological diseases can induce hair loss. This requires timely examination and treatment. You should not get pregnant, as pregnancy at this time will be affected.

3. If a woman suffers from alopecia areata and takes medication, such as vitamins and calcium tablets, it will not affect her desire to have a child at this time. After making sure that she is healthy and can get pregnant, she can take some Chinese medicine to regulate her body. At the same time, she must solve the problem of alopecia areata, otherwise the disease will be hereditary and passed on to the child.