These include damage from cosmetic burns from hot combs,straightening irons, radiotherapy,chemical straighteningand also from trauma involving the scalp (such as car accidents or a bad fall). Although rare, permanent hair loss from these methods can either be an immediate bald patch, or cumulative hair loss from repeated damage.
Alopecia areata is often linked to periods of intense stress. Following the sudden loss of my father, I developed the condition myself. This is my personal experience of living with alopecia areata and navigating the uncertainty of hair loss.