Melanie Sykes has shared a new look with her fans after revealing the extent of her alopecia diagnosis. The TV presenter, 55, has been open about her struggles with the autoimmune condition, which has left her 'two-thirds bald.'
Earlier this weekend, Sykes posted a video to social media showing the sides of her head, where large patches of hair have disappeared. Lying on her back, she slowly turned her head from side to side to reveal the areas affected by alopecia, captioning the clip simply '#Liberty.'
Just days later, Sykes shared a beaming selfie in which she is now completely bald. She captioned the post 'Loss + Gain = Life.'
Sykes has been open about her struggles with alopecia, as well as a heart condition and widespread inflammation, which she has linked to prolonged stress and PTSD. She has spoken about focusing on her recovery and maintaining a positive outlook, despite the challenges she faces.
In a previous update, Sykes revealed that she had lost around half of her hair, as well as much of one eyebrow. She has since stated that the condition has progressed further, leaving her 'two-thirds bald.'
Sykes has been using meditation and spirituality as part of her recovery, even completing a meditation teacher training course. She has encouraged fans not to worry about her, insisting she has learned to prioritise her own wellbeing after stepping away from television.
The TV presenter rose to fame in the iconic Boddingtons Bitter adverts before fronting shows including The Big Breakfast, Today with Des and Mel, and Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel. She left the entertainment industry after receiving an autism diagnosis in 2021, saying it had 'changed my life for the better.'
