The circular hair loss can be visible anywhere on the head. Within a very short period of time, bald, round or oval areas appear due to hair loss. These quickly become visible to outsiders because, depending on your hairstyle, the areas can no longer be covered.
In around half of the women affected, these bald spots close over time, even without treatment.
However, it can also happen that the hair loss progresses and leads to the loss of all hair on the head (alopecia totalis). In the worst case, it can even lead to the loss of all body hair, such as eyebrows, eyelashes and pubic hair (alopecia universalis).
If you are affected by circular hair loss, you should monitor the progress of the bald spots weekly. You can also wait a while if the outbreak is minimal - i.e. small areas on the head that don't (yet) bother you. However, if these areas become larger or you are unsure, contact a local hair growth specialist .