A LOVE Island star has revealed her alopecia has returned following her stint in the All Stars villa. The ITV2 star shared a ...

Louis Theroux has revealed he is preparing for a "full head shave" due to his battle with alopecia.   The broadcaster, 54, ...

Alopecia areata, or loss of hair in patches, is the commonest type of hair loss. It can affect any hair-bearing area of the body, albeit the term often connotes patchy hair loss from the scalp.

Louis Theroux has revealed he will soon be forced to shave his head bald amid his ongoing battle with alopecia.

Alopecia areata incidence was highest in patients in North America, Southeast Asia, and Australia, as well as in women and those aged 30 to 34 years.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to their inflammation and consequently to hair loss and impaired hair growth. The condition ...