Alan Fletcher: Neighbours star opens up on alopecia battle after fans share concern over hair loss

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Alan Fletcher: Neighbours star opens up on alopecia battle after fans share concern over hair loss
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Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has addressed his recent hair loss after fans shared concern over his health

Alan Fletcher said he has been"very busy" filming the last few episodes of Neighbours, as the Australian soap opera comes to an end after 37 years..

The Australian actor, best known for playing silver fox Karl Kennedy on the long-running soap for almost three decades, recently shocked fans after appearing completely bald. The 65-year-old has now reassured his followers on social media by explaining he lost his trademark grey hair and stubble due to a battle with alopecia areata, which he said caused patchy hair loss.

He wrote on Instagram:"There's been concern expressed on the web that I am unwell. I can assure you I am fit and well and very busy filming the last episodes of Neighbours EVER! "I have a disorder called alopecia areata that causes patchy hair loss. I have recorded a video explaining the condition which you can view on my website and on the Neighbours Facebook page.

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