Dealing with pseudopelade of Brocq

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This week I will continue focus on another type of cicatricial alopecia called the pseudopelade of Brocq.

For those who have not been following the articles, cicatrical alopecia is also known as scarring alopecia which falls under the category of autoimmune disorders.

Autoimmune disorders can affect every part of your body and what’s more difficult is that these cases have no absolute cure and can only be managed.

If you are one of the few who suffer from these conditions, especially those who are manifesting the scarring type of alopecia, then this article, pseudopelade of Brocq (PPB) can help you understand why it happens and how you should handle it.

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a very rare form of cicatrical alopecia that occurs usually in middle-aged white women. The name pseudopelade was derived from the French term “pelade” which means alopecia and the major proponent for the discovery of the disease is Louis-Anne Brocq. Thus, the medical term – “pseudopelade of Brocq”.

The cause of PPB remains unknown, but studies have firmly linked it to autoimmune diseases.

When your body’s resistance is down, its autoresponse is to activate its remaining defences.

But it does not necessarily mean that when you feel weak, a foreign body has already compromised your immune system. You might just be experiencing temporary fatigue or stress, but when you have an autoimmune disorder – your body automatically perceives it as a threat.

Now, when your immune system is hypertriggered, it will attack everything on its way including the healthy cells. In the case of PPB, the stem cells and sebaceous glands of your scalp are the ones being damaged, and like the other types of scarring alopecia, the affected areas will produce scar tissue that will impede the growth of your hair follicles.

The unique physical symptoms of PPB is that the flesh becomes pink in colour. There are also irregular patches that follow the pattern of a moth. The hair loss commonly starts in clusters around your head that eventually blends with the other patches causing extensive balding.

Dealing with PPB or any form of alopecia is tough, especially for working women. But you need not hide yourself from society because of this condition. In fact, you have to step up and prove that this health status does not define who you are.

You can always seek the help of a trichologist or a dermatologist to alleviate the discomfort brought about by the itching and the burning sensation. But the more important thing that you have to consider is to follow the therapeutic regimen prescribed by your physician especially if the real underlying cause of PPB is a specific autoimmune disease.

Apart from medical assistance, there are many stylish ways to cope up with hair loss. I have shared some of the easy tips in my previous articles.

You can also check online.

Just remember that in order for you to overcome this health problem you must have the will to get through all the necessary treatment as well as the confidence to face this judgmental society.

Germaine Williams Beckles is a doctor of trichology (DT) and nutrition consultant (NC), https:// www.germainewilliamsbeckles.com, 627-4659. Email us your questions at info@drgees.com