Alopecia barbae is a form of alopecia areata, a condition wherein your immune system becomes an overzealous barber that causes some bald patches in facial hair in the beard area. smooth, round or oval patches may appear suddenly or over time with itching, tingling, or burning sensation sometimes.

This is not typical baldness, which usually has to do with hormones but has to do with the immune system malfunction. Treatments from mild steroid creams to cutting-edge JAK inhibitors offer opportunities for regrowth. While the journey may be unpredictable, many find their way back to facial hair glory.