Roz Purcell issues new alopecia update following ‘bad patch’

Roz has been very vocal about her journey with alopecia

Roz has been very vocal about her journey with alopecia, an autoimmune disease which attacks the body's hair follicles.

The condition can be hereditary, but it is known to worsen when under high levels of stress.

Taking to Instagram, the broadcaster and influencer shared a picture of the back of her head where a bald patch was visible in the lower part of her hair.

"First time having two bad patches pop up in the same month," she shared, "It’s just getting more common."

Earlier this year, Roz urged her followers to "Go to an expert" if anyone was also suffering from alopecia areata.

Roz shared her experience at the Institute of Dermatologists on her social media, where she met with Dr. Catriona Ryan, a specialist who administers injections to treat the condition.