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Chloe Bean (25) has suffered hair loss since she was 8 years old and was bullied in school, but is currently working as a successful influencer and businesswoman. On the right is Chloe Bean in a video wearing a product from her wig brand./Photo = Chloe Bean TikTok account
The story of an American woman in her 20s who suffered hair loss from a young age but has now transformed into a successful businesswoman has been told.
On the 1st (local time), the American media outlet People exclusively reported the story of Chloe Bean (25). According to reports, Bean has been suffering from hair loss since she was 8 years old. At that time, he was diagnosed with ‘alopecia areata’. The symptoms gradually worsened, and by the time I reached high school, my hair had almost disappeared. Bean said, “I lost not only my hair, but also my eyebrows and eyelashes,” and “The symptoms were so severe that I thought it would be better to go bald.” In the end, he decided to shave off all of his remaining hair. He said, “It wasn’t an easy decision because I was already bullied at school because of my appearance,” and “But by getting rid of my hair, I actually became mentally healthier because I didn’t have to see a lot of hair falling out on my pillow or in the bathroom.” Bean said she tried several hair loss treatments, but they always failed. He talked about why he started sharing his story on TikTok, saying, “At some point, I gave up and wanted to give courage to people like me.” Chloe Bean is a TikTok influencer who currently has 2.7 million followers. She also launched a wig brand to help people who have experienced the same pain as herself.
Alopecia areata is a type of autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in a circular or oval shape. If alopecia areata is not severe, it may occur as small as 2 to 3 cm in diameter. In addition, △Multiple alopecia areata that occurs simultaneously in the area where hair loss occurred △Tortuous alopecia areata that occurs along the line on the back of the head from one ear to the other △Alopecia areata reticularis, in which hair loss occurs all over the head like a net, are also seen. In severe cases, it can worsen into alopecia universalis, in which all body hair, including eyebrows and pubic hair, falls out. In addition, there is only one lesion and multiple lesions can occur simultaneously, in which case there is a high risk of recurrence.
Some people, like Chloe Bean, develop alopecia areata at a young age. In particular, if it occurs at a young age before puberty, recurrence may be more frequent than if it occurs in adults. There is a risk that severe hair loss may occur, causing entire hair to fall out or leading to alopecia universalis. Therefore, if children experience alopecia areata, continuous observation and management is necessary. The exact cause of alopecia areata is not known. However, the biggest cause is believed to be that extreme stress causes an inflammatory response around the hair follicles and disrupts the immune system. In addition, genetic factors, excessive drinking, smoking, nutritional imbalance, and other scalp diseases can also cause alopecia areata.
Treatment for alopecia areata varies depending on the severity of the symptom. If the area where the hair has fallen out is small, adrenal corticosteroids may be applied to the hair loss area or injected into the skin for treatment. However, if the hair loss is extensive and occurs in multiple areas, immunotherapy or systemic administration of steroids may be used to help prevent inflammatory reactions around the hair follicles. In addition, ultraviolet rays therapy or cryotherapy, which helps blood circulation in the scalp by directly exposing the scalp to ultraviolet rays, can also be used.
To prevent alopecia areata, it is most important to relieve stress in a timely manner and stabilize the immune system. It is also helpful to refrain from excessive drinking or smoking, exercise regularly, and have a balanced diet. In particular, it is best to avoid foods high in animal oil and sugar, which can worsen symptoms, and consume seaweed such as kelp and seaweed.
