Have not seen a doc yet for my AU. Appointment is for next week. But saw one for AA when I was 13. 1 steroid injection in the scalp and never went back. Now I'm 42 and 2 months ago started to lose eye brows and lashes. And now I have zero hair all in 3 months time. Lost my dad 1 year ago this week. Started drinking a little more than usual. Also when depressed / mourning found myself eating less healthy. I have self diagnosed myself before my doc appointment but I'm still going to Confirm. Only way I was able to figure out what I have and why was by reading for the last 3 months on this subject. Internet has come through for me. I have some sort of a hyper thyroid problem most likely hashimotos. Caused by leaky gut. Caused by Non Paleothic foods. Autoimmune disorder triggered my AA at 13. Now 42 and is now AU. 2 ND true day if the Autoimmune Protocol Diet which is a more strict Paleo Diet to cure leaky gut. So far my choices seem to be yummy food or my hair. We'll see what the doc says. I'm pretty anti drug except the naturals being from California. I will keep you updated on my condition and docs diagnoses. Thank you and God Bless.