Lili Reinhart, the beloved ‘Riverdale‘ star, took to TikTok to share a deeply personal journey. The actress disclosed that she has been diagnosed with Alopecia, unveiling her struggle during a challenging period of a major depressive episode.
Lili has opened up about her mental struggles on social media and in various interviews before as well. The 27-year-old actress is an advocate of mental health awareness and has always used her platform to make a statement.
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Lili Reinhart Shares Her Health Update
In a TikTok video showcasing her undergoing red light therapy, Reinhart dropped the unexpected bomb. “Was just diagnosed with alopecia amid a major depressive episode,” she wrote, letting fans into the intimate details of her health. While the actress didn’t delve into specifics we gathered enough.
Alopecia is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. Impacting 6.7 million people in the U.S., the condition is marked by the immune system attacking hair follicles, thus leading to unpredictable hair loss. The National Institute of Health notes its tendency to affect the head and face but acknowledges that it can manifest anywhere on the body.
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Red Light Therapy For Uncurable Alopecia
Lili Reinhart’s revelation sheds light, to be specific red light, on the emotional and physical toll of the condition. In the world of potential remedies, red light therapy emerges as Reinhart’s newfound ally as the ‘Look Both Ways’ star shared in her TikTok. “Red light therapy is my new best friend #alopecia #mentalhealth,” intertwining her journey with both physical and mental well-being.
While there’s no cure for alopecia, red light therapy is recognized for stimulating hair growth.
Known for her candor about mental health battles, the ‘Chemical Hearts’ actress has been a vocal advocate. In a Refinery29 interview in 2020, she delved into the highs and lows of her career and mental health. Reflecting on a challenging period, she felt trapped in a “black tunnel that was never going to end.” However, the resilient actress emphasized confronting pain directly rather than seeking external escapes.
In the same interview, Reinhart conveyed a powerful message about facing struggles head-on: “I’ve seen a lot of people when it comes to heartache and grief and breakups, and they try to get that void filled with sex, with coke, with food, with drinking, but the void is still there”.
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