I Was Never Positive That I Could Regrow My Hair. Then I Did.
Jessica’s journey with alopecia areata began unexpectedly during her first year of college when her mother noticed three round bald spots on the back of her head. Although Jessica herself hadn’t realized the hair loss, the family was familiar with the condition.
Family History and Initial Reaction
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss. Jessica explains,
“My dad has alopecia areata, so when we saw the circular bald spots, we immediately knew what it was.”
Her father experienced bald spots that came and went before eventually losing all his hair in his mid-40s. Jessica initially believed her condition would follow a similar, slow pattern.
“I thought, These spots are hardly noticeable. I have 20 more years to go,” she recalls.
Progression and Treatment
Contrary to her expectations, Jessica’s alopecia progressed rapidly. Within about 14 months, she lost all the hair on her head.
By the time the accompanying photo was taken, Jessica had been on LITFULO treatment for eight months, with her dermatologist adding an additional therapy for hair regrowth two months prior. Jessica is a LITFULO Ambassador and openly shared her experience.
All content was accurate at the time of publication. Jessica was compensated for sharing her story.
Summary
Jessica’s experience highlights the unpredictable nature of alopecia areata and the hope that targeted treatment can bring for hair regrowth even in severe cases.