Alopecia areata is a condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to the appearance of round or oval bald patches. It can affect only the scalp, but also the beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, or body hair. Sometimes, hair falls out completely (total alopecia) or all over the body (universal alopecia), but this is rare.

The disease does not permanently destroy the follicles – which means hair has the potential to regrow even after severe episodes.

Why does it occur?

The immune system "confuses the targets" and treats the follicles as an enemy. The exact mechanism is not 100% known, but research suggests a combination of factors:

• genetic predisposition (family history exists in about 20% of cases)
• an immune imbalance triggered by viral infections, intense stress, toxins, intestinal dysfunction, etc.
• hormonal or inflammatory imbalances
• intestinal dysbiosis (disrupted microbiome)
• nutritional deficiencies (vitamin D, zinc, iron, biotin, proteins)

There are also associations with other autoimmune diseases, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, or celiac disease, but they are not necessarily present.

How it manifests

• The classic sign: round smooth bald patches, without scars.
• The disease can progress in flares – periods of hair loss alternating with periods of rest or regrowth.

Prognosis

Over 80% of those with localized forms have spontaneous repopulation within a year. Children and young adults respond better, but adults can also have good remissions.

However, extensive forms, early onset, nail involvement, or family history may indicate a more fluctuating course.

Treatment

In addition to the treatment recommended by your doctor, you can try the following natural protocol based on the autoimmune and inflammatory mechanism of alopecia areata.

Vitamin D3 + vitamin K2 + magnesium bisglycinate 

Vitamin D is essential for optimal immunity. Since vitamin D increases calcium absorption, to prevent calcium from depositing in arteries and organs, it is combined with vitamin K2, which fixes calcium in the bones.

Magnesium is necessary because it activates vitamin D. 

Periodically measure (every 6-8 months) vitamin D in the blood and if it reaches 80 ng/ml, stop. When it drops below 50 ng/ml, resume.

Dose:

•  for adults: 2 capsules per day
• for children, 1 capsule per day

Zeolit Spectrum

• reduces toxic load,
• contributes to regulating the microbiome balance,
• supports the integrity of the intestinal mucosa,
• helps reduce systemic inflammation.

Dose:

• for adults: 6 capsules per day. Start with 1 capsule per day and gradually increase the dose by 1 capsule per day until reaching the normal dose. Drink 2 liters of water per day
• for children: 
  • up to 5 years: one capsule per day
  • between 5 and 10 years: 2 capsules per day
  • between 10 and 15 years: 3 capsules per day
  • between 15 and 18 years old: 4 capsules per day

Olive leaf extract

• antiviral effect (sometimes alopecia appears after viral infections)
• anti-inflammatory effect
• regulates immunity in a balanced way
• antioxidant

Dose:

• for adults: 70 ml per day
• for children: 1.5 ml per kilogram of body weight per day

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Probiotic

The microbiome and autoimmunity are closely linked. There are studies showing changes in intestinal bacteria in patients with alopecia areata.

Dose: 1 capsule per day

AHCC

AHCC does not stimulate but modulates immunity:

• increases regulatory T cells (anti-autoimmunity)
• reduces inflammatory cytokines
• normalizes NK cells 

Exactly the type of immune profile we want in an autoimmune situation.

Very useful when there is a history of frequent viral infections or "tired" immunity.

Dose: 3 capsules per day (AHCC Mycelcaps) or 2 capsules per day (AHCC MCS or AHCC Vitals)

Boswellia

Boswellia is a serious anti-inflammatory, with good studies in:

• autoimmunity
• chronic inflammation
• inflammatory bowel diseases

And, bonus, it doesn’t irritate the stomach like classic anti-inflammatories.

Dose: 1 capsule per day

Reishi - especially if there is also a stress component

• modulates immunity, does not force it
• supports the gut–brain–immunity axis
• reduces systemic inflammation
• helps regulate stress, without nervous stimulation
• "calms down" autoimmune reactions

 Diet

Intermittent fasting

• Regulates immunity
• Contributes to balancing the microbiome
• Anti-inflammatory effect. 

Details in the book “Lose Weight Without Counting Calories”.

Reduce consumption of

• sugar to a minimum
• reduce consumption of flour products, potatoes, rice, because sugar and insulin maintain inflammation.

Avoid products with gluten (the most used is flour)

Reduce vegetable oils

• sunflower
• soy
• rapeseed
• corn because they are pro-inflammatory.  

Mood

Keep an optimistic state of mind, avoid stress, don’t complain, practice meditation (I recommend Joe Dispenza, but that’s my preference, you may prefer something else). For example, stay daily for 30-60 minutes in silence, darkness, with your eyes closed and imagine that you are already healed, deeply feel the joy and gratitude that you have already healed. It’s not fantasy, there are studies showing it’s real. It won’t be easy, your mind will wander, but practicing daily, it will get easier and easier.