“It’s like when your house burns down – at least I don’t have to hoover,” the documentarian joked in a candid Instagram post.
One fan wrote: “As someone who also suffers from bouts of patchy alopecia, thank you for sharing!” while another commented, “Hair or no hair – a true legend.”
Theroux has previously shared his journey with alopecia, including attempts at microblading his eyebrows and dyeing his hair to manage the cosmetic effects of the condition.
Understanding alopecia
According to the charity Alopecia UK, alopecia is a general term for hair loss, with different types such as alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and androgenetic alopecia. Causes can vary from autoimmune conditions to stress or genetics, and treatments are often limited or cosmetic.
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Fans continue to rally around Theroux, whose humour, openness, and resilience have once again made an impact beyond the screen.
