Melanie Sykes, a 55-year-old former TV presenter, has shared a new look with her social media followers after previously revealing that her alopecia diagnosis had left her 'two-thirds bald.'
Earlier this weekend, Sykes posted a video to her social media account showing the sides of her head, where large patches of hair have disappeared as she continues to deal with ongoing health problems.
Lying on her back, Sykes slowly turned her head from side to side to reveal the areas affected by alopecia, simply captioning the clip: '#Liberty.'
The update came more than a year after Sykes first revealed she had been diagnosed with alopecia, as well as a heart condition and widespread inflammation, which she has linked to prolonged stress and PTSD.
In a follow-up to her social media post, Sykes has revealed an all-new look, sharing a beaming selfie in which she is now completely bald.
She captioned the post simply 'Loss + Gain = Life.'
Sykes has been open about her struggles with an autoimmune condition, and her recent posts have shown her adapting to the challenges she faces.
In a video update earlier this year, Sykes explained that only the hair on the crown of her head remained, stating: 'My crown is pretty much what's left of my hair now and how healthy it is.'
She has also spoken about focusing on her recovery and maintaining a positive outlook, despite the difficulties she has faced.
Speaking to fans towards the end of last year, Sykes revealed she was experiencing post-traumatic growth – the positive psychological changes that can follow periods of trauma.
'Even the most difficult times do pass, they do,' she said.
'You can be suffering from PTSD but still at the same time be experiencing post-traumatic growth.
'I'm in both camps because you can be both things at once… We can transcend all trauma, we can be changed, and I am living fg proof of that.'
Sykes has also spoken about her experience with prolonged stress and PTSD, which she believes has contributed to her autoimmune condition.
She has encouraged fans not to worry about her, insisting she has learned to prioritise her own wellbeing after stepping away from television.
Sykes rose to fame in the iconic Boddingtons Bitter adverts before fronting shows including The Big Breakfast and Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel.
She left the entertainment industry after receiving an autism diagnosis in 2021, saying: 'My late diagnosis of autism has changed my life for the better.'
'For once, I come first.'
