Interesting article in today's Daily Mail about alopecia barbae, which is a type of alopecia areata which causes bald patches in the beard. We often hear from men struggling to deal with the striking appearance that alopecia barbae can leave them with. It's good to see this doctor's response acknowledge the upset this can cause as we do hear that men have struggled with doctors taking it seriously. The article gives some good advice about being checked for thyroid problems which may be to blame. lace racer back homecoming garments of chiffon in short length

Ask the doctor: Why is my grandson's beard so patchy? Dr Martin Scurr on how to deal with alopecia areata, a chronic disorder that results in hair loss, as well as a type of migraine where the sufferer is seeing sparkling triangles in front of their eyes.dailymail.co.uk