US EditionLouis Theroux says he is preparing to 'fully shave his head' due to alopecia
- British documentarian Louis Theroux, age 54, announced he is preparing for a "full head shave" due to alopecia.
- Theroux's decision stems from his alopecia, a condition causing hair loss, which he has been documenting.
- Theroux posted photos on his Instagram page, which has 1.1 million followers, including one from 1994, sharing that he anticipates cutting his hair within the next 12 months and plans to emulate the bald styles of Stanley Tucci and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
- In his post, Theroux included the quote: "I've included a last photo from 1994 that I stumbled on yesterday as a reminder that the hair was always a problem, which I will have to worry about less and less as it disappears."
- Many fans flooded the comments section of Theroux's Instagram post with positive messages, thanking him for raising awareness about alopecia, while Alopecia UK notes that there are various types and medical causes of hair loss.
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