Cementboardable

Can it happen at any age and/or at any time in your life? Or does it generally occur in your 20’s, 30’s, etc?

I ask because the only people I have known to have alopecia are in that age bracket; however my assumption is that maybe the older generation may be more self conscious/embarrassed about it? (and wear wigs more often?)...As opposed to maybe the younger generation being more “free” about it?...or maybe it’s just completely coincidence.

Also - does alopecia happen to men too? I’ve never seen a male with alopecia but again maybe it’s because I assume - oh maybe that person is bald/shaved by choice.

Thank you!

Edit** Shame on insurance companies minimizing an illness/disease (please forgive my lack of the correct term) simply because at first glance it appears to be “all external” and not “internal”. Emotional and mental health is just as important as physical health.

2nd edit** I have no idea on whether there are adverse physical / biological (internal?) effects from alopecia. My ignorant knowledge of alopecia would lead me to believe its (mostly) external, but not dangerous to your physical health.

Interesting - I’m glad I asked and learned something new.