Hair loss started at age five or six; now at 24 years old, eyebrows are also gone, and there is not a single hair left on the body.
I started experiencing hair loss at around five or six years old. Over time, instead of improving, my hair loss gradually worsened. By the age of 24, not only had I nearly lost all of my hair, but my eyebrows had also disappeared, and body hair seemed to be gradually decreasing as well. Facing this condition, I feel extremely anxious and distressed, and I hope to identify the underlying cause and receive effective treatment.
Doctor's answer (1)
Hair loss that begins in childhood and gradually progresses to a reduction in all body hair, including loss of eyebrows, is classified as generalized hair loss, medically known as alopecia universalis. Alopecia universalis may be caused by various factors, including but not limited to genetic predisposition, autoimmune diseases, stress, malnutrition, certain medication side effects, or endocrine disorders. Among these, autoimmune diseases are common causes of alopecia universalis, whereby the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, disrupting the hair growth cycle and resulting in hair loss.
Patients are advised to visit a dermatology or endocrinology department promptly for comprehensive evaluation, including blood tests and imaging studies, to determine the underlying cause of hair loss. Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals can support hair growth.
