What Is Alopecia: Check Its Signs And Symptoms

By Vanshika Gaur
04 Feb 2025, 14:00 IST

Neehar Sachdeva, an instagram influencer, is going viral after recently getting married and confidently embracing her baldness. The beautiful creator is suffering from Alopecia and she normalised the conversation around it. Tap to read in detail.

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia is a type of autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles, stopping the growth of hair. It is also known as Alopecia Areata.

Symptoms of Alopecia

There are many symptoms of it, some of them are bald patches on the head, more hair loss in one place, and fingernails or toenails becoming red and brittle.

Small Bald Patches

In Alopecia, small bald patches occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, disrupting the hair growth cycle.

Red and Brittle Nails

The immune system also attacks nailbeds making them weak and rigid. The discolouration of nails is caused due to poor circulation of blood and inflammation of tissues

More Hair Loss In One Place

In Alopecia, hair loss occurs in patches. The hair loss in one place might be more than in other places because the hair in that place might be weakened due to stress.

Patches Growing Into One Large Bald Spot

The small bald patches merge into one large bald spot due to the disrupted hair growth cycle and continued inflammation.

Increased Hair Loss in Winters

In winter, alopecia patients face increased hair loss because of reduced blood circulation, weakened hair follicles, dry scalp, and more.

When was Neehar Diagnosed With Alopecia?

The famous instagram influencer was diagnosed with alopecia when she was just six months old but this didn’t stop her and she has broken all the norms and inspired a lot of people suffering from the disease.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from WebMD. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms.