The Will Smith saga has been trending online for a while now and some might not really understand what inspired Smith's actions.
Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Smith's condition but it did not sit well with the couple hence the reaction, SLAP!Â
Here is what you need to know about Jada's condition. It is called Alopecia Areata, Alopecia means hair loss.
1. It is a skin disease that causes hair loss
Alopecia areata is a skin condition that causes hair loss. Suddenly, a person notices that there are bald patches on their hair and in some cases in other parts of their body.
2. It is an autoimmune disease
It is caused by white blood cells attacking hair follicles and reducing the rate at which hair is produced. There is no scientific reason why this happens.
3. It is a genetic disease
However, alopecia is a genetic disease. 20% of people who have alopecia do because a family member had it.
Statistically, 1 out of 50 people will experience alopecia or hair loss and it occurs among men and women equally.
Alopecia can happen at any age, but most people experience it at the age of 30.
4. It is not life-threatening or painful
It is not deadly or life-threatening and does not cause physical pain. The only effect it might have might be psychological as many people equate hair with beauty.
In case a person experiences loss of hair in their nose or eyelashes, it might make them more susceptible to eye and nose irritation.
5. There is no cure
Losing your hair might be devastating, but you can still look good bald or resort to wearing a wig. There is no cure for alopecia, but certain things can stimulate hair growth like anti-inflammatory drugs that suppress the immune system. They may be in the form of injections, ointment to be applied topically, drugs like Minoxidil and Anthralin.
So, when the topic about Smith' s reaction and Jada's condition comes up, you definitely know how to respond thoughtfully. Â
