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Diet to follow if you've Alopecia Areata
You might have heard the old adage, ‘You are what you eat’. Your diet plays a very important role in ensuring good health. Have you been diagnosed with alopecia areata? Well, you should know that anti-inflammatory foods might help to decrease symptoms of alopecia areata. Let’s understand this better.
Alopecia areata – An overview
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that’s related to unexplainable hair loss. It affects about 2% of the population all over the world. (Source: NCBI) Hair loss in this condition happens to different people in different ways. Alopecia areata can happen to anyone at any age. But it’s more common among persons under 30 years of age. (Source: Medical News Today) One major risk factor of developing alopecia areata is genetics. A person is at higher risk of developing alopecia areata if any family member has experienced this condition. In alopecia areata, the white blood cells attack the hair follicles. And it causes slow production of hair. Also, the hair becomes shorter and this causes the hair to fall.
Also Read: Factors responsible for causing alopecia areata
Diet for alopecia areata
The main goal of this diet is to reduce inflammation. When there is reduced inflammation, then the chances that hair loss would reduce also increases. So, let’s take a look at anti-inflammatory foods and foods that can worsen inflammation.
Foods to eat
- Fruits and vegetables
Bright colored fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. These include apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, cherries, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and green cabbage. And with these, symptoms of alopecia areata might also improve.
- Onions
This contains many antioxidants. The good thing is you can eat onions raw, add them to your soup or make a juice out of them. They help to lessen inflammation. And that’s the reason why it’s a great choice for alopecia areata.
- Protein
Your hair is actually a protein. And for it to grow, sufficient protein and nutrients are required. But it’s important to not consume too much. Foods rich in protein comprise of egg, beans and chicken.
Foods to avoid
- Dairy products
The protein found in milk is a source of irritation to the immune system. And this worsens the symptoms of alopecia areata.
- Polyunsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats comprise of corn oil and sunflower oil. These are not good fats. And consuming them worsen the symptoms of alopecia areata. This is the reason why it’s advised to avoid fried foods. You can have boiled or steamed foods.
Treatment for alopecia areata
The best treatment for alopecia areata is homeopathy. It aims to stop the appearance of new patches, enable hair regrowth in the existing patches and prevent the recurrence of the disorder. Moreover, it comes with zero side-effects and helps to improve the overall quality of life very effectively.
Manoj visited Dr Batra's™ hair clinic with the history of patchy baldness. He had multiple big round bald patches on the scalp and small multiple patches on the beard for 3 years. He had used corticosteroid injections locally. Nevertheless, nothing seemed to help and he was very depressed. He had lost all hopes and so, he had stopped all the medicines and contacted our clinic in Chennai. Finally, he got relief from his alopecia problem. After 3 months of homeopathy treatment, he could see noticeable change in his bald patches on the scalp and beard.
If you notice symptoms of alopecia areata, it is advisable to consult our hair doctors for a complete diagnosis. You can book an online appointment using https://www.drbatras.com/book-an-appointment.
